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Validation of Customized Functional Insoles for The Very Elderly with Complex Foot Conditions

  • Beihang University

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Abstract

This study aims to verify the design workflow of customized functional insoles when considering complex foot conditions of the very elderly and features of additive manufacturing. 17 very elderly subjects (age: 86.59±3.20 years) were recruited and their functional insoles were designed and manufactured according the workflow proposed to deal with complex foot conditions. Plantar pressure distribution patterns were compared when wearing customized functional insole (CFI) and two commonly used prefabricated insoles (arch support insole and flat insole). The results revealed that CFI significantly decreased overall plantar pressure compared to others. In most regions, peak plantar pressure and plantar pressure gradient in CFI were also significantly lower. Additionally, lower pressure-time integral was observed in CFI compared to flat insole (p < 0.001). It means the proposed design workflow and additive manufacturing can be used to optimize plantar pressure distribution pattern for the very elderly.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2024 17th International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology, i-CREATe 2024 and World Rehabilitation Robot Convention, WRRC 2024 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798350355154
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
Event17th International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology, i-CREATe 2024 - Shanghai, China
Duration: 23 Aug 202426 Aug 2024

Publication series

Name2024 17th International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology, i-CREATe 2024 and World Rehabilitation Robot Convention, WRRC 2024 - Proceedings

Conference

Conference17th International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology, i-CREATe 2024
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period23/08/2426/08/24

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