Studies
The below studies give a non bias evaluation on effectiveness of insoles
Creative Medical Research - Enertor Insole Plantar Fasciitis Trial
CRM 2017
CONCLUSION: Proven to help heal Plantar Fasciitis (69% of sufferers claim the insoles helped heal Plantar Fasciitis)
VIEW STUDYStudy on Enertor PX1 Insoles - Royal Marines Lympstone
MAB6 Training Cell Leader (Independent Adjudicator) 2020
CONCLUSION: PX1 insoles had with very positive results. 85% positive rating from participants. Extra cushioning was sited as overall the best feature, followed by arch support.
VIEW STUDYFoot orthoses in the prevention of injury in initial military training: a randomized controlled trial
A. Franklyn-Miller, C. Wilson, J. Bilzon, P. McCrory 2010
CONCLUSION: Enertor orthotics used with the military showed a 66% reduction in the risk of lower limb injury.
VIEW STUDYTo investigate whether shoe inserts that improve comfort decrease injury frequency in a military population
A. Mündermann, D J Stefanyshyn, B M Nigg2001
CONCLUSION: Shoe inserts of different shape and material that are comfortable are able to decrease injury frequency.
VIEW STUDYStudy on Enertor PX1 kids Insoles (as part of wider PX1 study)
Joanne Atkinson WMsch (Independent Adjudicator)2019
CONCLUSION: 85% of kids liked their Enertor insoles after the full trial period. 72% of children said that the Enertor shock absorbing Insoles improved the comfort of their school shoes and PE trainers
VIEW STUDYA comparison of shoe insole materials in plantar pressure relief
C. Leber, P. Evanski 1986
CONCLUSION: Shock absorbing insoles reduce plantar pressure and can help relieve injuries within the foot.
VIEW STUDYPrevention of common overuse injuries by the use of shock absorbing insoles: A prospective study
M. Shcwellness 1990
CONCLUSION: Overuse injuries can be overcome and prevented through the use of insoles.
VIEW STUDYThe effect of pes cavus on foot pain and plantar pressure
J.Burns et al. 2005
CONCLUSION: Pes Cavus foot types have abnormally high foot presure-time integrals which significantly increases risk of foot pain.
VIEW STUDYRunning injuries. A review of the epidemiological literature.
van Mechelen 1992
CONCLUSION: Most running injuries occur at the knee due to repetitve movements and hard surfaces.
VIEW STUDYCan custom-made biomechanic shoe orthoses prevent problems in the back and lower extremities? A randomized, controlled intervention trial of 146 military conscripts
Larson 2002
CONCLUSION: Customised foot orthotics are more effective than no insole for reducing lower limb injuries, epecially MTSS.
VIEW STUDYOrthotic devices in running
D’Ambrosia 1985
CONCLUSION: Success rates of foot orthotics for lower limb over use injuries are reported to be from 70% to 90%.
VIEW STUDYEffectiveness of foot orthoses for treatment and prevention of lower limb injuries : a review
Hume 2008
CONCLUSION: Customized semi-rigid FOs have moderate to large beneficial effects in treating and preventing plantar fasciitis and posterior tibial stress fractures, and small to moderate effects in treating patellofemoral pain syndrome.
VIEW STUDYTreatment of lower extremity injuries with orthotic shoe inserts. An overview
ML Gross 1993
CONCLUSION: Orthotic shoe inserts are beneficial for a broad range of disorders experienced by runners. Problems related to excessive or prolonged pronation are most amenable to orthotic treatment.
VIEW STUDYEffectiveness of foot orthoses for the prevention of lower limb overuse injuries in naval recruits: a randomised controlled trial
Bonanno 2017
CONCLUSION: Prefabricated foot orthoses may be beneficial for reducing the incidence of lower limb injury in naval recruits undertaking defence training.
VIEW STUDYThe effect of customized insoles on the reduction of postwork discomfort
E Sobel 1, S J Levitz, M A Caselli, P J Christos, J Rosenblum 2001
CONCLUSION: There was a significant reduction in tiredness in the feet at the end of the day after wearing the insoles, but no improvement in back or leg discomfort. At the end of the workday, 68% had less foot discomfort and 60% were more comfortable at work when wearing the insoles.
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