Immediate effects of dynamic- and static-based custom insoles on structural alignment, pressure distribution and subjective comfort in paediatric flexible flatfoot

Background

Customised insoles for paediatric flexible flatfoot are typically designed using static foot postures, which may fail to reflect the dynamic mechanical demands of gait. This study explored an alternative method, evaluating whether dynamically modelled insoles, captured during active locomotion, can effectively provide optimized kinematic control and plantar load distribution while maintaining ergonomic comfort as compared to traditional static designs.