Evaluation of custom-made insoles on pes cavus during walking

  • Jung Kyu Choi
  • , Chan Il Yoo
  • , Kyung Ah Kim
  • , Yonggwan Won
  • , Jung Ja Kim*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

From a subject group of pes cavus, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the biomechanical characteristics of lower limbs, based on plantar foot pressure and electromyography (EMG) activities, by the effects on two kind of custom-made insoles. Ten individuals among thirty females with a clinical diagnosis of idiopathic pes cavus were selected for the study. Method: The plantar foot pressure data and EMG activities of four lower limb muscles were collected, when subjects walked on a treadmill, under three different experimental conditions. The plantar foot pressure data was analyzed, after the bilateral foot was divided into three areas of masks, to compare plantar foot pressure. The EMG activities were analyzed for integrated EMG (IEMG) value. The results show that plantar foot pressure concentrated in particular parts is decreased by custom-made insoles. In the case of EMG, all the muscle activities de-creased significantly. Thus, the result of this study can be applied for designing functional insoles and lower extremity orthoses for individuals with pes cavus.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 International Conference on IT Convergence and Security, ICITCS 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479965410
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014.01.23
Event4th 2014 International Conference on IT Convergence and Security, ICITCS 2014 - Beijing, China
Duration: 2014.10.282014.10.30

Publication series

Name2014 International Conference on IT Convergence and Security, ICITCS 2014

Conference

Conference4th 2014 International Conference on IT Convergence and Security, ICITCS 2014
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period14.10.2814.10.30

Keywords

  • Biomechanical analysis
  • Foot orthoses
  • Gait
  • Pes cavus
  • Plantar pressure

Quacquarelli Symonds(QS) Subject Topics

  • Computer Science & Information Systems

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