Reducing plantar pressure in rheumatoid arthritis: A comparison of running versus off-the-shelf orthopaedic footwear

Effects of Kinesiotape® taping on plantar pressure and impact acceleration during walking

“…continues via the lateral midfoot to the central portion of the metatarsals head, only to end its path under the first and second toes when the push-off phase occurs and the heel rises over [35,36]. It is important to take into account that excessive plantar pressure is considered a risk factor for the development of ulcers, stress fractures, fasciitis plantar, metatarsalgia, sesamoiditis, and muscle-tendon pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis [19,[37][38][39][40]. For this reason, interventions such as taping that may be able to reduce plantar loading could become relevant protective mechanisms to take into account when addressing the prevention of injuries both in healthy and risk populations.…”

Rheumatic Diseases

“…Davys et al (2005) and Siddle et al (2013) reported that reduction of the plantar foot pressures that cause the callus is an alternative treatment. This can be achieved with foot orthoses and appropriate footwear (Hennessy et al 2007). A consensus of opinion from both specialist podiatrists and academics recommend that adhesive plantar padding should not be used to provide pressure relief, especially where there are concerns regarding tissue viability (Williams et al 2011).…”

Cluster analysis to classify gait alterations in rheumatoid arthritis using peak pressure curves

“…Foot deformities and RA-induced joint erosions can alter foot loading characteristics in the affected patients [11][12][13][14]. Patients with RA showed higher plantar pressures, particularly under the forefoot [13,15,16]. Additionally, a relationship between high plantar pressure and pain in the forefoot region was reported and a moderate but significant correlation between plantar pressure and joint destruction was verified for the first and fourth metatarsophalangeal joints [17].…”