The Effect of Cushioning Insoles on Back and Lower Extremity Pain in an Industrial Setting

Jefferson, John R.

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“…Schwarzkopf, Perretta, Russel, and Sheskier () reported that 34.9% of the individuals visiting a charity care center serving adults experiencing homelessness had ill‐fitting shoes. In addition to foot pain, back and knee pain were identified as the most commonly reported pain locations in a survey of adults experiencing homelessness (Hwang et al, ), which are associated with uncomfortable shoes (Jefferson, ). Despite the association between pain and improper fitting footwear, many adults experiencing homelessness may face barriers or lack the resources necessary to access proper fitting footwear.…”

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Proper fitting shoes: Reducing pain, increasing activity, and improving foot health among adults experiencing homelessness

Moes

2019

Public Health Nursing

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Introduction Foot and lower limb pain reported by many adults experiencing homelessness may be due to improper shoes and may contribute to decreased activity and physical functioning. Objective The purpose of this study was to characterize the effects of proper fitting shoes on pain, activity, and foot health in adults experiencing homelessness. Design A pretest–posttest quasi‐experimental pilot study design was used. Sample Twenty‐three out of 30 enrolled participants completed the study and were mostly female, non‐Hispanic, black individuals with high school education or higher. Measurements Eligible participants completed surveys related to pain, foot health, and foot conditions, and a 10‐meter walking test prior to (BASELINE) and after (FINAL) the intervention. Intervention Participants wore properly fitted shoes for 6 weeks and were encouraged to maintain activity levels consistent with activity levels prior to receiving new shoes. Results Pain scores were lower at FINAL versus BASELINE. Participants reported reductions in knee, back and ankle/feet pain. Participants had significant improvements on almost all areas of foot health and had faster gait speed at FINAL versus BASELINE. Minimal changes in foot conditions were observed. Conclusion Proper fitting shoes improve pain, walking speed, and foot health in adults experiencing homelessness with moderate to severe pain.

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Proper fitting shoes: Reducing pain, increasing activity, and improving foot health among adults experiencing homelessness

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2019

Public Health Nursing

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“…Several solutions to reduce work-related musculoskeletal problems have been proposed, including insoles and daily exercise. Many studies have reported that insoles improved conditions and reduced problems associated with footwear (García-Hernández, Huertas-Talón, Sánchez-Álvarez, & Marín-Zurdo, 2016;Jefferson, 2013;Nawoczenski & Ludewig, 1999;Speed, Harris, & Keegel, 2018;Williams, Davis, Scholz, Hamill, & Buchanan, 2004). One of the primary goals of insoles is to support foot structures to compensate for structural problems in the lower extremities (Nawoczenski & Ludewig, 1999).…”

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Investigating the effect of custom‐made insoles and exercises on lower limb and back discomfort in assembly‐line workers in a rubber tire factory: A randomized controlled trial

Mousavi

Zamanian

Hadadi

et al. 2019

Hum Ftrs & Erg Mfg Svc

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Many occupations require standing for prolonged periods, which can be a major contributor to musculoskeletal problems and cause disturbances in different parts of the body, especially the lower back and lower extremities. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of custom‐made insoles and exercise training on the lower limb and lower back discomfort in workers on a production line at a rubber tire factory. One hundred male workers (mean age 35.96 years, work experience of 10.62 years, standing time 6.58 hr) participated in this randomized controlled trial. The men were randomly assigned to one of four groups: (a) custom‐made insole plus lower limb exercises, (b) insoles only, (c) lower limb exercises only, and (d) no intervention. Discomfort level was recorded with a visual analog scale and a body map. The data were analyzed with analysis of covariance. The results showed a significant difference in discomfort levels between groups in the lower back (p = .001), thigh (p = .001), and knee (p = .001) areas. The combined insole and exercise group had less discomfort in the lower back, thigh, and knee. In the group that used the insole only without exercises, the discomfort level in the lower back area was reduced. The results indicate that the simultaneous use of insoles and exercises might be an effective intervention to reduce discomfort in the lower limbs and lower back in workers who remain standing for prolonged periods.

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Effect of work boot type on work footwear habits, lower limb pain and perceptions of work boot fit and comfort in underground coal miners

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Lower limb injuries are highly prevalent in underground coal mining. Wearing gumboots with inadequate ankle support was thought to contribute to these injuries. Despite the uptake of leather lace-up boots, which provide more ankle support, no recent research could be found investigating the effect of this alternative work boot in underground coal mining. Consequently, this study aimed to determine whether boot type (gumboot, leather lace-up boot) influenced work footwear habits, foot problems, lower limb pain, lower back pain, or perceptions of work boot fit and comfort in underground coal miners. Chi-squared tests were applied to 358 surveys completed by underground coal miners to determine whether responses differed significantly (p < 0.05) according to boot-type. There were no significant between-boot differences in regards to the presence of foot problems, lower limb pain or lower back pain. However, the types of foot problems and locations of foot pain differed according to boot type. Gumboot wearers were also more likely to state that their work boot comfort was either 'uncomfortable' or 'indifferent', their work boot fit was 'poor' and their current boot did not provide enough support. The introduction of more structured leather lace-up boots appears to have positively influenced the support and fit provided by mining work boots, although foot problems, lower limb pain and lower back pain continue to be reported. Further investigation is recommended to identify which specific boot design features caused these observed differences in work boot fit, comfort and locations of foot pain and how these design features can be manipulated to create an underground coal mining work boot that is comfortable and reduces the high incidence of foot problems and lower limb pain suffered by underground coal miners.

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The Effect of Cushioning Insoles on Back and Lower Extremity Pain in an Industrial Setting

Cited by 6 publications

References 20 publications

Proper fitting shoes: Reducing pain, increasing activity, and improving foot health among adults experiencing homelessness

Proper fitting shoes: Reducing pain, increasing activity, and improving foot health among adults experiencing homelessness

Investigating the effect of custom‐made insoles and exercises on lower limb and back discomfort in assembly‐line workers in a rubber tire factory: A randomized controlled trial

Effect of work boot type on work footwear habits, lower limb pain and perceptions of work boot fit and comfort in underground coal miners

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