Abstract:The foot forms the base of propulsion and balance during the gait. It is well known that excessive or prolonged pronation and supination changes the gait’s mechanical movement. Hence, the use of corrective insoles is recommended when calcaneus alterations (valgus and varun) are present. Objetive: The main purpose of this article was to analyze the effects of a calcaneus insole on normal individuals on the Ground Reaction Force variables. Method: The experiment used ten adults (31.9 ± 6,7 years, 65.9 ± 15.4 kg … Show more
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