Abstract
With rocker profiles the biomechanics of gait can be altered. Proximally placed forefoot rockers can reduce the forces on the Achilles tendon and when combined with a stiff foot plate, strain on the plantar fascia can be reduced. These proximal rockers can also reduce the pressure at the Metatarsal Phalengeal (MTP) region. By adjusting the apex and rocker angle and rocker radius, plantar pressure and Achilles tendon and plantar fascia force reduction can be individually optimized. Rocker profiles can also reduce the ankle joint motion during the heel- and ankle rocker and, combined with a stiff foot plate, rocker profiles can eliminate the motion in the MTP-joints
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Pedorthic footwear |
| Subtitle of host publication | Assessment and treatment |
| Editors | Klaas Postema, Karl-Heinz Scott, Dennis Janisse, Gerardus M Rommers |
| Chapter | 16 |
| Pages | 225-231 |
| Number of pages | 578 |
| Publication status | Published - 2018 |