ABSTRACT Background Foot orthoses (FOs) are often prescribed by clinicians to treat foot
and ankle conditions, prevent running injuries, and enhance performance. However, the …

Background Foot orthoses are frequently used in sports for the treatment of overuse
complaints with sufficient evidence available for certain foot-related overuse pathologies like …

Background Advancements in additive manufacturing, along with new 3D scanning tools,
are increasingly fulfilling the technological need for custom devices in personalized …

Background Appropriate footwear is important for those who stand for prolonged periods of
time at work, enabling them to remain comfortable, healthy and safe. Preferences for …

There is some uncertainty regarding how foot orthoses (FO) affect the biomechanics of the
lower extremities during running in non-injured individuals. This study aims to describe the …

Health and safety regulations in many countries require workers at risk to wear safety shoes
in a factory environment. These shoes are often heavy, rigid, and uncomfortable. Wearing …

Excessive and prolonged exposure to impact acceleration during running is associated with
increased injury rate. Acute use of compressive garments has been speculated to improve …

Each time the foot contacts the ground during running there is a rapid deceleration that
results in a shock wave that is transmitted from the foot to the head. The fatigue of the …

Background Foot pain experienced by long-distance runners could be relieved by functional
insoles which aim at evenly distributing the plantar pressure. Research question We …

The aim was to analyse the relationship between isokinetic strength, dynamic stability,
muscular extensibility and impacts transmission during fatigued running. Low-and high …