Effects of footwear on medial compartment knee osteoarthritis

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This pilot study investigated whether lateral-wedge insoles inserted into shock-absorbing walking shoes altered joint pain, stiffness, and physical function in patients with symptomatic medial compartment knee osteoarthritis (OA). Twenty-eight subjects wore full-length lateral-wedge insoles with an incline of 4° in their walking shoes for 4 weeks. Pain, stiffness, and functional status were measured with the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) Osteoarthritis Index at baseline and 4 weeks postintervention. Significant improvements were observed in all three WOMAC subscales (pain, stiffness, and function). Pain scores were significantly reduced for the most challenging activity - stair climbing. Subjects wore insoles daily and tolerated them well. The results of this study indicated that lateral-wedge insoles inserted into shock-absorbing walking shoes are an effective treatment for medial compartment knee OA.

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Fang, M. A., Taylor, C. E., Nouvong, A., Masih, S., Kao, K. C., & Perell, K. L. (2006). Effects of footwear on medial compartment knee osteoarthritis. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 43(4), 427–433. https://doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2005.10.0161

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