3D-printed medial arch supports of varying hardness versus a prefabricated arch support on plantar pressure: a 1-month randomized crossover study in healthy volunteers.
Somruethai ChannasanonBongkoch PraewpipatNitkamon DuangjindaLertchai SornchalermPassakorn TesavibulSiranya PaecharoenSiriporn TanodekaewPublished in: Prosthetics and orthotics international (2022)
The material hardness had no apparent effect on plantar pressure distribution. The three medial arch supports showed reducing plantar heel pressure. Further research is needed to investigate the potential effect of 3D-printed silicone medial arch supports on reducing foot pain in patients.