Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of insoles in rheumatoid foot reducing pain, improving function and mean peak pressure.
Methods: This was an observational study. 27 patients with
foot pain, referred to #Orthoses and Prostheses Unit of Unicamp were
assessed regarding #foot pain, #footdeformity, disability (Health
Assessment Questionnaire – HAQ-DI) and disease activity (Clinical
Disease
Activity Index – CDAI). Foot orthoses were prescribed according to each
patient’s needs aiming to reduce pain, improve function and reduce
the mean peak plantar pressures. The Foot Function Index (FFI) and the
#pedobarography (FSCAN system) were assessed at base line and after
two weeks of intervention.
Results: FFI values decreased in all subscales (pain,
disability and activity limitation) with orthoses. No significant
difference was noted
in the plantar pressure. CDAI and HAQ-DI were associated with FFI but
not with plantar pressure. Orthoses were worn on average for was 7.08
hours-day. Minor adverse effects were noted in 7 patients, none of them
resulting in treatment interruption.
#FootPain, Function and Plantar Pressure Distribution in #Rheumatoid Patients Wearing Insoles an Observational Study by Eduardo de Paiva Magalhaes in BJSTR
