Clinical effects of lateral wedge arch support insoles in knee osteoarthritis: A prospective double-blind randomized study.

ABSTRACT: We compared the short-term efficacy of rigid versus soft lateral wedge arch support (LWAS) insoles for patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), as assessed using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) system, through a prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial.Participants who fulfilled the combined radiographic and clinical criteria for knee OA, as defined by the American College of Rheumatology, were randomly prescribed 1 pair of rigid or soft LWAS insoles. Body functions and structures were evaluated according to Kellgren-Lawrence scores, the Foot Posture Index, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale scores, the pain-pressure threshold, postural stability, dynamic balance, and fall risk; activities and participation were assessed accordin

SUBMITTER: Hsieh RL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5058797 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature