| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5579967 | Sports Orthopaedics and Traumatology | 2016 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Insoles and orthotic devices are widely used in competitive and recreational sports from athletes in various sports disciplines. The use of insoles is commonly recommended to provide a foundation of support and to enhance recovery and performance. Insoles build an elementary component in conservative and postoperative care of various injuries as well as in prevention of overuses by addressing injury related biomechanical risk factors. For the construction of custom made individual fitted insoles, there is a wide variety of different tools, materials, shapes and densities available. Despites the large application of insoles in sports, there is only limited evidence to support the commonly adjudged biomechanical and clinical effectiveness and a lack of consensus regarding the ideal design and fitting. The aim of this study was to review current literature to prepare a review on the issue of insoles in the field of sports providing practical key elements and features of insoles and orthotic devices including the current scientific basis.
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Authors
Thilo Hotfiel, Karl-Heinz Hotfiel, Kolja Gelse, Martin Engelhardt, Jürgen Freiwald,