The biomechanical effects and perceived comfort of textile-fabricated insoles during straight line walking.
Background: Orthotic insoles that are made of foam material often have less breathability and thus cause discomfort to the wearer. Given that a sandwich structure offers better porosity and breathability that would improve comfort, the impact of custom-made insoles made with three-dimensional spacer...
| Publicado en: | Prosthetics & Orthotics International Vol. 42; no. 2; pp. 153 - 163 |
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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Apr2018
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