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Dynamic plantar pressure analysis. Comparing common insole materials.

P B Sanfilippo1, R M Stess, K M Moss

  • 1Podiatry Section, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Francisco, CA.

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
|October 1, 1992
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This study compared five insole materials for reducing foot pressure during walking. Results indicate differences in how effectively these materials, including Spenco and Plastazote, manage plantar vertical pressures.

Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Podiatry
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Plantar pressure is a key factor in foot health and injury.
  • Effective insole materials can help manage and reduce excessive foot pressures.
  • Commonly used materials require comparative analysis for optimal clinical use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness of five common insole materials in reducing plantar vertical pressures.
  • To evaluate the impact of Spenco, PPT, Plastazote, Nickelplast, and Pelite on foot-to-ground pressure dynamics.
  • To provide data for selecting appropriate insole materials for pressure reduction.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the EMED-SF pedograph force plate system for dynamic pressure measurement.
  • Collected data on vertical force, force-time integral, peak plantar pressure, and pressure-time integral.

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  • Compared pressure data with and without insole materials during walking.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant differences were observed in the reduction of plantar vertical pressures among the five tested materials.
    • Each material demonstrated varying degrees of effectiveness in altering force and pressure parameters.
    • The area of foot-to-ground contact was also influenced by the different insole materials.

    Conclusions:

    • The choice of insole material significantly impacts plantar pressure distribution during walking.
    • Specific materials show superior performance in mitigating peak pressures and modifying force transmission.
    • Findings support evidence-based selection of insoles for therapeutic and performance applications.