Rocker bottom soles alter the postural response to backward translation during stance

Albright, B.C.; Woodhull-Smith, Whitney M.

doi:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2009.02.012

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“…Previous studies have investigated the effect of improved shoes such as the rocker sole shoe, SACH heel shoe, and heelless shoe, which was made to improve walking stability and reduce joint load [1][2][3][4][5].…”

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Kinematic and kinetic characteristics of Masai Barefoot Technology footwear

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Kinematic and kinetic characteristics of Masai Barefoot Technology footwear

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“…The results showed differences between RBS and BF walking in the early stance phase with a greater loading response in the vertical GRF and a larger braking force (deceleration) in anterior-posterior direction in RBS walking. The curved sole in RBS reduces the size of the support area, thereby increasing instability during stance (Albright and Woodhull-Smith, 2009). …”

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Differences in Kinetics and Coordination between Walking Barefoot and Walking in Rocker Bottom Shoes

Klous

Engel

Altman

et al. 2015

Journal of Sports Research

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Different types of shoe constructions have been developed with an unstable base including rocker bottom shoes (RBS). Contribution/ OriginalityThis study contributes to the existing literature by combining the coordinated timing kinematics and ground reaction force (GRF) differences between walking barefoot and walking in rocker bottom shoes (RBS). GRF and transition time differences between barefoot and RBS wear suggests different strategies are used in preparation for the swing phase of gait.

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“…Although radiographs were obtained to document the presence and severity of osteoarthritic changes (see ‘Questionnaires and clinical assessments’ section below), radiographic signs of OA were not an inclusion criterion. Key exclusion criteria included previous surgery on the 1st MTPJ, significant deformity of the 1st MTPJ including hallux valgus [13, 14], cognitive impairment (a score of <7 on the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire) [15], and older people with a history of recurrent falls, due to the short-term detrimental effects of rocker-sole shoes on balance [16]. …”

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Predictors of response to prefabricated foot orthoses or rocker-sole footwear in individuals with first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis

Menz

Auhl

Tan

et al. 2017

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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BackgroundOsteoarthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (1st MTPJ OA) is a common and disabling condition commonly managed with footwear and orthotic interventions. The objective of this study was to identify factors associated with a successful treatment response in people with 1st MTPJ OA provided with prefabricated orthoses or rocker-sole footwear as part of a randomised clinical trial.MethodsPeople with 1st MTPJ OA (n = 88) who participated in a randomised trial were allocated to receive prefabricated foot orthoses (n = 47) or rocker-sole footwear (n = 41) and completed a baseline questionnaire including information on demographics, anthropometrics, general health, pain characteristics (including the Foot Health Status Questionnaire [FHSQ] and Foot Function Index [FFI]) and perceptions of the interventions, and a clinical assessment of foot posture, range of motion, radiographic severity and in-shoe plantar pressures. Adherence was documented using diaries. At 12 weeks, participants documented their perception of improvement on a 15-point scale. Those reporting at least moderate improvement on this scale were classified as ‘responders’.ResultsThere were 29 responders (62%) in the orthoses group and 16 responders (39%) in the rocker-sole group. In the orthoses group, responders had greater baseline pain severity while walking, a higher FFI difficulty score, and wore their orthoses more frequently. In the rocker-sole group, responders had a higher FFI stiffness score and greater radiographic severity. However, the accuracy of these variables in identifying responders in each group was modest (62 and 53%, respectively).ConclusionThe response to prefabricated orthoses or rocker-sole footwear in people with 1st MTPJ OA is related to measures of increased pain and disease severity. However, the overall classification accuracy associated with these factors is not sufficient for identifying individuals who are most likely to benefit from these interventions.Trial registrationAustralian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry: ACTRN12613001245785

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Rocker bottom soles alter the postural response to backward translation during stance

Cited by 32 publications

References 27 publications

Kinematic and kinetic characteristics of Masai Barefoot Technology footwear

Kinematic and kinetic characteristics of Masai Barefoot Technology footwear

Differences in Kinetics and Coordination between Walking Barefoot and Walking in Rocker Bottom Shoes

Predictors of response to prefabricated foot orthoses or rocker-sole footwear in individuals with first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis

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