The Effect of Foot Orthosis on Spinal Curvature by Correction of Foot Pronation and Limb Length Discrepancy.
- Author:
Dong Hyuk KIM
1
;
Soo Jin RYU
;
Eun Jin KIM
;
Yun Kyung CHO
;
Sung Hoon LEE
;
Eun Young KANG
Author Information
1. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kwangju Christian Hospital, Korea. north317@daum.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Foot orthosis;
Pronated foot deformity;
Cobb's angle
- MeSH:
Child;
Extremities*;
Female;
Foot Orthoses*;
Foot*;
Humans;
Male;
Pronation*;
Spinal Curvatures*
- From:Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
2006;30(4):392-397
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of foot orthosis on spinal curvature, by correction of foot pronation and limb length discrepancy METHOD: 38 cases of foot-pronated children were investigated for changes in Cobb's angle before and after applying foot orthosis, and followed up after 6 months. RESULTS: There were 25 males and 13 females, and the average age was 10.28+/-0.45 years. There were no significant correlation among Cobb's angle, limb length discrepancy, and difference of pronation. Cobb's angles were improved in 26 cases after applying foot orthosis, by mean 5.84+/-2.47 degree. 16 cases were followed up after 6 months, and Cobb's angle were maintained or improved in 11 cases. Mean correctability was 47.93+/-26.47%. CONCLUSION: This study showed that foot orthosis could be one of the effective method to improve spinal curvature.
