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Efficacy of Foot Orthoses With Sensorimotor Bars on Gait, Postural Control, and Muscle Activity in Healthy Individuals and Those With Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review Publisher



Khaliliyan H1 ; Bahramizadeh M2 ; Khaghani A3 ; Mohajeri S2 ; Chirico F4 ; Batra K5 ; Szarpak L6, 7 ; Ansari M7 ; Afolabi A8, 9, 10 ; Ilesanmi O10, 11 ; Nucera G12 ; Khabbache H13 ; Ghaffari F14 ; Sharafatvaziri A15 Show All Authors
Authors
  1. Khaliliyan H1
  2. Bahramizadeh M2
  3. Khaghani A3
  4. Mohajeri S2
  5. Chirico F4
  6. Batra K5
  7. Szarpak L6, 7
  8. Ansari M7
  9. Afolabi A8, 9, 10
  10. Ilesanmi O10, 11
  11. Nucera G12
  12. Khabbache H13
  13. Ghaffari F14
  14. Sharafatvaziri A15
  15. Karimi MT16

Source: Iranian Rehabilitation Journal Published:2024


Abstract

Objectives: The foot and ankle complex is crucial in stability, propulsion, and musculoskeletal interactions. Optimizing orthotic interventions in this anatomical region is essential to improve motor outcomes. This systematic review investigates the impact of foot orthoses (FOs) with sensorimotor bars on gait, postural control, and muscle activity in healthy individuals and those with musculoskeletal disorders. Methods: We conducted an electronic search in January 2024 using the PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases. The article identification, screening, and selection followed the PISMA (the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis) guidelines. We conducted the quality assessment using the PEDro (the physiotherapy evidence database) checklist. Data extraction and synthesis were performed using the Cochrane handbook for systematic review of interventions. Results: FOs with sensorimotor bars can increase foot external rotation, dorsiflexion, and abduction while decreasing foot eversion. Additionally, they can reduce anteroposterior displacement of the hip, shoulder, and head. Furthermore, significant improvements have been observed in spatiotemporal parameters such as walking speed, stride length, stance time, swing time, and kinetic parameters such as plantar pressure. These orthoses can also impact clinical tasks and decrease center-of-pressure movements. Discussion: Sensorimotor bars have demonstrated beneficial effects on gait (kinematic, kinetic, and spatial-temporal measures), balance control (clinical performance and center of pressure displacement measures), and muscle activity recording. Copyright © 2024 The Author(s); This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC-By-NC: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode.en), which permits use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited and is not used for commercial purposes.
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