Maximal Plantar Pressure and Comfort Evaluation of Orthopedic Stilettos
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
22 women Testing "orthopedic" stilettos compared to standard stilettos and a comfy trainer.
Testing involves pedobar pressures and a validated comfort questionnaire.
| Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
|---|---|---|
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N/A |
Detailed Description
22 women Testing "orthopedic" stilettos compared to standard stilettos and a comfy trainer testing involved pedobar pressures and a validated comfort questionnaire.
x rays with arthrosis 1. metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ), hallux valgus and Intermetatarsal (IM) angles will be recorded.
Clinically, weight, height, foot length, heel valgus, 1. MTPJ range of motion, pain, callus, hammertoes will be recorded.
Sole pressure in heel, arch and forefoot grids measured by in-sole pressure pedar-x (Novel) and possible Emed system (Novel).
3 working days in each type of shoe with Steps measured by pedometer Comfort assed as VAS according to: Mundermann,A., Nigg,B.M., Stefanyshyn,D.J., and Humble,R.N.: Development of a reliable method to asses footwear comfort during running. Gait Posture, 16:38-45, 2002.
Primary outcome is the foot sole pressures. Both VAS comfort and foot pressures will be regressed to see if age, BMI, shoe size, steps, shoe type, callus, index minus, hallux valgus etc has an effect.
16 needed for the pressure and 21 for the comfort score. 22 will be included to make sure the investigators have enough power.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
|---|---|
| Experimental: orthopaedic stilettoe orthopaedic stilettoe will be compared to standard stilettoe and comfy trainer |
Other: orthopaedic stilettoe
stilettos with orthopaedic in-sole buildt into the shoe
Other: standard stiletto
standard stiletto without insole
Other: comfy trainer
comfy trainer
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- plantar foot pressure [1 hrs]
Mean and peak pressure and pressure/time in the heel, arch and fore foot ( fore foot subdivided into 1. metatarsal head, 2+3 rd head, 4+5th head and the big toe). Pressure measured as Newton/sq. cm.
Secondary Outcome Measures
- comfort rating footwear [1 month]
VAS scale indication comfort around the shoe. The scale is continuous from 0 to 15, with 15 being the most comfortable condition imaginable. It measures: Overall comfort, Heel cushioning, Forefoot cushioning, Arch height, Heel cup fit, Heel cup width, Shoe forefoot width, Shoe length. The investigators will register all but the overall comfort and the cushioning measures are assumed the most interesting measures in this study. (Mundermann,A., Nigg,B.M., Stefanyshyn,D.J., and Humble,R.N.: Development of a reliable method to assess footwear comfort during running. Gait Posture, 16:38-45, 2002.)
Other Outcome Measures
- X ray angles of the foot [1 hrs]
Hallux valgus, Intermetatarsal and O'Meary angles, index minus (Rui Baracco 2011) and signs of arthrosis (Cockhlin 2003 grade 0-4)
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Foot healthy females used to wearing stilettos.
Exclusion Criteria:
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Shoe sized outside European 37-42.
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Sought doctor for foot or balance related issues
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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| 1 | Hvidovre Hospital | Hvidovre | Denmark | 2650 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: jeannette penny, PhD, Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- 47798