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Do Rocker Bottom Shoes and Ankle-Foot Orthoses Reduce Pain and Improve Mobility for Ankle Osteoarthritis Patients?
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Rocker bottom shoe, Ankle foot orthosis, and 1 other intervention for Ankle Osteoarthritis and Healthy Ankles. Completed, enrolled 11 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Ankle osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful, progressive condition that can severely limit physical activity and reduce quality of life. Rocker bottom (RB) shoes and ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are commonly used as non-surgical treatments for ankle OA. RB shoes have a curved sole in the toe to heel direction that may alleviate joint pain by reducing ankle range of motion (ROM). Similarly, AFOs may reduce joint motion by securing the foot and ankle within the ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) frame. This study aims to determine the ability of RB shoes and AFOs to improve mobility, by relieving pain and reducing joint ROM.
Study Details
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Interventions
Walking shoe with a anterior posterior rocker sole.
Dynamic carbon fiber ankle brace.
Standard walking shoe (control shoe) with no rocker sole.