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ArticleOpen Access http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/ijcemr.2022.04.010

Immediate Effects of Silicone Arch Support Insoles on Postural Balance in Children with Flexible Flat Feet

Kunmun Behera1, Rajesh Kumar Mohanty1,2,*, Sakti Prasad Das3

1MPO Section, Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research, Cuttack, Odisha, India.

2Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha, India.

3Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research, Cuttack, Odisha, India.

*Corresponding author: Rajesh Kumar Mohanty

Published: April 13,2022

Abstract

Background and purpose: Flexible flat feet in children results in disappearance of medial longitudinal arch during weight bearing that again reappears when they stand on their toes or heels. Orthotic insoles or arch supports are frequently used treatment to normalize foot mechanics and relieve pain. However, literature support for quantifying the efficacy of silicone arch support insoles on postural balance in children with flexible flat feet is scarce. Aim of this study was to check and compare the immediate effect of silicone arch support insoles on postural balance in children with flexible flat feet. Methods: Thirty children (17 boys & 13 girls of age 11.63±2.57 years, height 145.36±23.58 cm and weight 41.56±12.71 kg) with bilateral flexible flat feet were instructed to use silicone arch support insoles with shoes. The balance test was performed in three sessions by HUMAC® Balance & Tilt System. Level III and a time period of 60 seconds were maintained for all parameters of center of pressure (CoP) and dynamic stability following standard operational protocol. Paired t-test was used to analyze the difference between pre and post orthotic conditions. Results: There is a significant improvement in stability (p<0.04) and mobility (p<0.001) scores whereas path length (p=0.66) and average velocity (p=0.55) showed statistical non-significant values. However, minor improvements were observed with the use of silicone arch support for all tested parameters. Conclusion: Silicone arch support has immediate beneficial effect in improving static and dynamic balance in children with flexible flat feet. A long term evaluation of its efficacy is warranted to validate the findings.

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Arch Support, Balance, Center of Pressure, Flat Feet, Silicone

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How to cite this paper

Immediate Effects of Silicone Arch Support Insoles on Postural Balance in Children with Flexible Flat Feet

How to cite this paper: Kunmun Behera, Rajesh Kumar Mohanty, Sakti Prasad Das. (2022) Immediate Effects of Silicone Arch Support Insoles on Postural Balance in Children with Flexible Flat Feet. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine Research, 6(2), 177-182.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/ijcemr.2022.04.010

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