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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
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  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
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Authors Affiliations
  1. 1. Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics, Rehabilitation Research Center, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Postgraduate School of Occupational Health, Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
  5. 5. Department of Medical Education, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, United States
  6. 6. Department of Clinical Research and Development, LUXMED Group, Warsaw, Poland
  7. 7. Henry JN Taub Department of Emergency Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, United States
  8. 8. University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
  9. 9. Technical Services Directorate, MSI Nigeria Reproductive Chices, Abuja, Nigeria
  10. 10. Plus-Circle Community Health Advancement Organization, Abuja, Nigeria
  11. 11. West Africa Regional Collaborating Centre, Africa Centre for Disease Control, Abuja, Nigeria
  12. 12. Department of Emergency, Fatebenefratelli Hospital, ASST Fatebenefratelli and Sacco, Milan, Italy
  13. 13. Laboratory of Morocco: History, Theology, and Languages, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts and Human Sciences Fes.Saiss, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco
  14. 14. Department of Orthopedic, Khatam. Alanbia Hospital, Tehran, Iran
  15. 15. Center for Orthopedic Trans-Disciplinary Applied Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  16. 16. Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

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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