title: Effect of rearfoot posts in reducing forefoot forces. A single-subject design.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a semirigid foot orthosis with a varus wedge on forefoot vertical forces in a 24-year-old female with a compensated rearfoot varus deformity. The results of this study indicate that the use of total contact semirigid foot orthoses reduces the forefoot force-time integral during walking, whether a rearfoot varus wedge was or was not used. The authors recommend that total contact construction of the foot orthoses be considered when a reduction of the forces acting on the forefoot is the goal of treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Professions, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff 86011-5105.
authors.forename: M W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Cornwall
authors.forename: T G
authors.initials: TG
authors.lastname: McPoil
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D005530:Foot Deformities / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D005545:Forefoot, Human / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D016138:Walking / Q000502:physiology*