title: Offloading properties of a rocker insole. A preliminary study.
abstract: Multiple offloading modalities are currently used in the management of diabetic plantar foot ulcerations. A relatively new device, the Rocker Insole, was tested for its ability to relieve plantar forefoot pressures when inserted into a surgical boot as compared to a patient's customary footwear and the surgical boot alone. The Rocker Insole significantly reduced forefoot pressures by 48% when worn inside the surgical boot. Mean peak pressures unexpectedly increased 12% when the surgical boot was worn alone. This preliminary investigation suggests that when worn in conjunction with a surgical boot, the Rocker Insole can effectively offload plantar forefoot pressures and may be useful in the management of plantar metatarsal ulcerations.
authors.affiliation: College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines University, 3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA.
authors.forename: Robert G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Frykberg
authors.forename: LaWanda F
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Bailey
authors.forename: Amanda
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Matz
authors.forename: Lisa A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Panthel
authors.forename: Gina
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ruesch
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D004869:Equipment Safety; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012106:Research; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012775:Shoes