A comparison of semi-custom and custom foot orthotic devices in high- and low-arched individuals during walking

The dose–response relationship between lateral foot wedging and the reduction of knee adduction moment

“…Based on these data, it does not appear that arch height influences comfort of the orthotic device, regardless of the amount of lateral wedge used. This is in agreement with Zifchock and Davis (2008), who demonstrated that foot type did not influence the comfort of the orthotic device. In effect, clinicians prescribing laterally wedged devices may not need to screen for various arch types for concern of acute discomfort in the devices.…”

The effect of orthotics on intersegmental foot kinematics and the EMG activity of select lower leg muscles

“…[21,38] These results are in 271 opposition to our study and others, who have reported a non-significant 1 degree 272 reduction in peak rearfoot eversion with orthotic use. [16,18,39] Several potential 273 reasons exist for the discrepancies in our results and those showing a significant effect.…”

The Relationship Between Arch Height and Arch Flexibility

“…This information is useful for clinically defining an individual's foot structure, and it will assist in future studies that seek to develop categorical analyses between foot types. Categorical analyses have been performed for decades based on arch height 11,12 ; however, new emphasis 4,5 of the importance of arch flexibility in describing foot structure supports the need for a similar classification scheme based on this measure.…”