Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice ›› 2024, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (11): 1343-1350.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2024.11.012

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Effect of orthopedic insoles on lower extremities function in children and adolescents with flexible flatfoot: a scoping review

HUANG Zhaoxin1, TANG Letian2, XIAO Xiaofei2(), LOU Yantao3()   

  1. 1. Shandong College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yantai, Shandong 264199, China
    2. School of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong 264003, China
    3. College of Exercise and Health, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110102, China
  • Received:2024-11-08 Published:2024-11-25 Online:2024-12-05
  • Contact: XIAO Xiaofei, E-mail: xxf1013@126.com;LOU Yantao, E-mail: louyantao2008@163.com
  • Supported by:
    General Administration of Sport of China Science and Technology Innovation Project(22KJCX008);Department of Education of Liaoning Province Research Platform Construction Project(LJ232410176004)

Abstract:

Objective To review the effect of orthopedic insoles on arch morphology, pain and lower limb motor function in children and adolescents with flexible flatfoot.

Methods Relevant literature was retrieved from PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, CNKI, CBM, Wanfang data and VIP databases, from inception to October, 2024, and a scoping review was conducted.

Results Ten researches were included, comprising seven cohort studies and three randomized controlled trials, originating from China, Korea, Iran and Romania, involving 520 children and adolescents with flexible flatfoot. Orthopedic insoles could increase the calcaneal pitch angle, reduce the Meary's angle and arch index; improve motor function of feet and lower limbs, stability of anterior and posterior, medial, and overall, adjust the kinematics and ground reaction force in walking; relieve pain and reduce incidence of pain.

Conclusion Wearing orthopedic insoles could improve the arch morphology, dynamic balance and gait function, and relieve pain in children and adolescents with flexible flatfeet.

Key words: flexible flatfoot, orthopedic insoles, children, adolescents, scoping review

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