Publications by authors named "Kira-Henriette Liebau"

Background: In adults, flexible symptomatic flat foot is treated conservatively with supportive foot orthoses. Sensorimotor foot orthoses, however, are controversial due to insufficient data.

Purpose: Comparison of the effectiveness of sensorimotor and supportive foot orthoses in adults.

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Background: Besides arch-supportive insoles, sensorimotor insoles are used for the treatment of flatfoot in children. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of both types of insoles on the arch-supporting muscles and clinical aspects in children with flexible flatfoot.

Material And Methods: 52 children with flexible flatfoot (mean age of 8.

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Introduction: Flatfoot is a very common static deformity. It occurs frequently in soldiers and causes problems in the lower extremities. There is a lack of data regarding therapy with insoles, especially with sensorimotor insoles.

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