Considerations in footwear and orthotics

Prim Care. 2013 Dec;40(4):1001-12, x. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2013.08.013. Epub 2013 Oct 15.

Abstract

This article is based on educating readers and physicians about the use of footwear and orthotics for themselves and their patients, to treat diseases and enhance functionality in sports and daily life.

Keywords: Flat foot; Foot orthosis; Footwear; Medial tibial stress syndrome; Patella-femoral syndrome; Pes cavus; Plantar fasciitis; Tarsal tunnel syndrome.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Fasciitis, Plantar / diagnosis
  • Fasciitis, Plantar / therapy
  • Foot Deformities / diagnosis
  • Foot Deformities / etiology
  • Foot Deformities, Acquired / diagnosis
  • Foot Deformities, Acquired / therapy
  • Foot Diseases / diagnosis
  • Foot Diseases / etiology
  • Fractures, Stress / diagnosis
  • Fractures, Stress / therapy
  • Humans
  • Orthotic Devices* / adverse effects
  • Pain / diagnosis
  • Pain / etiology
  • Running
  • Shoes* / adverse effects
  • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome / therapy