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Open Access 01-12-2009 | Commentary

Foot orthoses: how much customisation is necessary?

Author: Hylton B Menz

Published in: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

The relative merit of customised versus prefabricated foot orthoses continues to be the subject of passionate debate among foot health professionals. Although there is currently insufficient evidence to reach definitive conclusions, a growing body of research literature suggests that prefabricated foot orthoses may produce equivalent clinical outcomes to customised foot orthoses for some conditions. Consensus guidelines for the prescription of customised foot orthoses need to be developed so that the hypothesised benefits of these devices can be thoroughly evaluated.

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Title: Foot orthoses: how much customisation is necessary?
Author: Hylton B Menz
Publication date: 01-12-2009
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research / Issue 1/2009
Electronic ISSN: 1757-1146
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-2-23

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