Effect of medial arch-heel support in inserts on reducing ankle eversion: a biomechanics study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Excessive pronation (or eversion) at ankle joint in heel-toe running correlated with lower extremity overuse injuries. Orthotics and inserts are often prescribed to limit the pronation range to tackle the problem. Previous studies re...

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Main Authors: Yung Patrick SH, Chan Chad WN, Lao Miko LM, Lam Mak-Ham, Fong Daniel TP, Fung Kwai-Yau, Lui Pauline PY, Chan Kai-Ming
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-02-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/3/1/7