People with mid-cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) often have difficulty in performing activities
of daily living due to weakness or paralysis in the flexor muscles. The inability to perform …

Plantar foot pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions affecting the foot. It
is regularly experienced by the population with occupations that require prolonged standing …

Foot-related problems are prevalent across the globe, and this issue is aggravated by the
presence of diabetes mellitus. Diabetic-foot-related issues include extreme foot pain, plantar …

The traction performance of the footwear deteriorates due to outsole wear which further
increases the risk of slip and fall related accidents. To date, several studies have tested …

Rheumatoid arthritis has become one of the most common inflammatory diseases and plays
a major role in the disability of the population affected by it. The prevalence of finger …

The number of people with diabetes is rising day-by-day, which also raises the incidence of
diabetic ulcers, sensation loss in the foot's plantar area, and in extreme instances …

The finite element (FE) foot model can help estimate pathomechanics and improve the
customized foot orthoses design. However, the procedure of developing FE models can be …

Customised orthotic insoles play a critical role in addressing foot pathologies and improving
comfort and biomechanical alignment for patients with specific needs. The use of 3D printing …

The prevalence of diabetes has been increasing worldwide, and this has resulted in a rise in
diabetic foot ulcers. Several assistive devices, such as custom shoes, unloading orthoses …

This chapter provides information on the effect of the change in tread pattern of the footwear
outsoles on the slip risk probability. The various parameters such as tread contact region …