Efficacy of Customized Foot Orthoses in Children Aged 6 - 7 Years Old with Symptomatic Flexible Flat Foot (SFFF)

Tsigaras, George and Goulios, Vasileios and Exadaktylou, Sotiria and Besios, Thomas and Milioudi, Maria and Chandolias, Kostastantinos and Laspa, Victoria and Xristara, Alexandra (2020) Efficacy of Customized Foot Orthoses in Children Aged 6 - 7 Years Old with Symptomatic Flexible Flat Foot (SFFF). Open Journal of Preventive Medicine, 10 (08). pp. 217-244. ISSN 2162-2477

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Abstract

Introduction: Pediatric Flat Foot (PFF) is a deviation consisting of loss of the Medial Longitudinal Arch in children. Purpose: Aim of this study is to collect information on the recent literature and to investigate through clinical assessment and parental observations the effectiveness of the use of foot orthotics by children with SFFF. Method: 20 children aged 6 - 7 years old with mobility difficulties were evaluated before and after a six-month treatment with orthotics regarding pain, post-game pain, fatigue during game, balance impairment, gait deviations, falls, clumsiness, activity avoidance and worn soles. Results: Study results indicate that foot orthotics (FOs) appears to have a positive impact on the advance of pain, post game pain, gait deviations and worn insoles. It is implied that orthoses have a great potential as a treatment for SFFF. Thorough comprehension of the literature evidence, as well as composition of supplementary studies of larger pediatric populations is essential in order to reach a consensus on the use of foot orthotics (FOs) by children SFFF.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: OA Library Press > Medical Science
Depositing User: Unnamed user with email support@oalibrarypress.com
Date Deposited: 11 Feb 2023 07:45
Last Modified: 09 Jul 2024 07:31
URI: http://archive.submissionwrite.com/id/eprint/254

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