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Research Gate: Francis Del Duchetto

Review Paper: Can Foot Orthoses Beneft Symptomatic Runners? Mechanistic and Clinical Insights Through a Scoping Review

Summary

In this episode of the Adaptive Zone podcast, Matthew Boyd interviews Francis Del Duchetto, a podiatrist, about the role of foot orthoses in treating running injuries. They discuss the different types of orthoses, the importance of research in understanding their effects, and how they can help redistribute loads in injured runners.

The episode also covers the clinical applications of orthoses, their preventative use, and the differences between custom and prefabricated options. Francis shares insights on the long-term use of orthoses and the importance of a comprehensive treatment approach for runners.

Takeaways

Foot orthoses are medical devices used to treat lower limb injuries.
There are different types of foot orthoses: simple, prefabricated, and custom-made.
Research on foot orthoses for injured runners is limited but growing.
Foot orthoses can help redistribute loads from injured to non-injured structures.
They are most effective when used as part of a multimodal treatment approach.
Custom orthoses may not always be necessary; prefabricated options can be effective.
Preventative use of orthoses is debated; other factors may be more important.
Long-term use of orthoses should be monitored and adjusted as needed.
The choice of running shoes can affect the effectiveness of orthoses.
Research and clinical practice should continue to evolve in this area.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Foot Orthoses
02:45 Understanding Foot Orthoses and Their Types
05:45 The Importance of Research on Foot Orthoses
09:12 Mechanisms of Action: How Orthoses Help Runners
11:48 Clinical Applications: Treating Common Running Injuries
15:00 Preventative Use of Orthoses: A Discussion
18:11 Long-term Use and Adaptation to Orthoses
21:11 Custom vs. Prefabricated Orthoses
24:00 Future Directions in Research and Practice

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