Effectiveness of insole use in rheumatoid feet: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract

Foot orthoses with metatarsal and medial arch supports decreases pain during walking and at rest in both feet in patients with RA. Time of insole use correlated with improvements in pain and function.

Clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of foot orthoses for people with established rheumatoid arthritis: an exploratory clinical trial

“…Non-pharmacological interventions for RA that include foot orthoses and footwear can reduce pain and disability and improve long-term outcomes with existing and potential foot problems [8]. Previous studies have reported on the clinical effectiveness of foot orthoses in people with established RA, ranging from simple insoles to customised foot orthoses [9][10][11][12].…”

Efecto de las ortesis plantares hechas a medidas versus placebo en pacientes con artritis reumatoide: ensayo clínico aleatorizado. Estudio piloto

“…Utilizaron plantillas con apoyo metatarsal y arco longitudinal interno y palmilla plana durante 6 meses. Determinaron que mejoraban el dolor pero no la función y la calidad de vida 14 .…”

Effect of a thin customized insole on pain and walking ability in rheumatoid arthritis: A randomized study

“…Previous studies have found that insoles that are custom built to support the longitudinal and transverse arches (Hennessy et al, ; Mejjad et al, ; Moreira et al, ) as well as prefabricated, non‐customizable insoles (Cameron‐Fiddes & Santos, ) are effective in relieving pain but most studies on insoles have found no (Chalmers, Busby, Goyert, Porter, & Schulzer, ; Mejjad et al, ; Novak, Burger, Marincek, Tomsic, & Vidmar, ) or minor to moderate (van der Leeden et al, ) effects on walking. However, in our clinical experience both kinds of insoles have certain shortcomings.…”