Objective To identify and critically appraise the evidence for the effectiveness of custom
orthoses for the foot and ankle in rheumatoid arthritis. Methods Studies were identified in …

Biomechanical evidence indicates that foot orthotics and specialized footwear may change
muscle activation and gait patterns to reduce joint loading. Emerging evidence suggests that …

Foot involvement is a major feature of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Most epidemiological
studies of the RA foot report radiological changes and results of clinical examination. This …

Objective. To assess (i) the relationship between forefoot joint damage and foot function
(expressed as gait and pressure parameters),(ii) the relationship between foot function and …

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of insole configurations on
plantar pressures and on walking convenience in patients with diabetic neuropathy …

OBJECTIVE:. To compare the clinical efficacy of custom foot orthotics, prefabricated" off-the-
shelf" shoe inserts, and supportive athletic shoes worn alone, on reducing pain and …

Objective: To determine the effects of specialized shoes with insoles in patients with
rheumatoid arthritis and the differences in terms of type of insole and anatomical location of …

Objective To systematically review medical and surgical foot intervention studies in
rheumatoid arthritis (RA), focusing on clinical efficacy, study quality, and risk of harm …

Objective. To evaluate the effects of loss of range of motion (ROM) of the
metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint on the kinematic parameters of walking in rheumatoid …

Foot orthoses are commonly prescribed by health professionals as a form of intervention for
the symptomatic foot in rheumatoid arthritis. However, there is a limited evidence base to …