The efficacy of nonsurgical interventions for pediatric flexible flat foot: a critical review
Background: The pediatric flat foot frequently presents as a common parental concern in the
health care setting. Foot orthoses are often used, yet benefits are uncertain and disputed,
having been variably investigated. A recent Cochrane review cites limited evidence for
nonsurgical interventions. This critical and structured review evaluates the effect of pediatric
foot orthoses from assessment of the current literature. Methods: A systematic search of the
following electronic databases: Medline, CINAHL, AMED, and SPORTDiscus, using an array …
health care setting. Foot orthoses are often used, yet benefits are uncertain and disputed,
having been variably investigated. A recent Cochrane review cites limited evidence for
nonsurgical interventions. This critical and structured review evaluates the effect of pediatric
foot orthoses from assessment of the current literature. Methods: A systematic search of the
following electronic databases: Medline, CINAHL, AMED, and SPORTDiscus, using an array …