Preliminary scientific research
The effect of “Corrective Sock” by SuperFoot on the abductor of hallucis longus and hallux valgus
Purpose of the research
The effect the “Corrective Sock” by SuperFoot has on:
Α. The angle between the big toe and the second toe.
Β. The foot pressure regarding patients suffering from a bunion when standing.
Findings-Questions
A bunion is the condition that the big toe is angled excessively towards the second toe and a bony lump appears on the side of the big toe. As the condition gets worse, the big toe rubs on the second toe, or pushes it up out of place. The smaller the angle between the big toe and the second toe the more natural the position of the big toe is.
- Does the “CORRECTIVE SOCK” by SuperFoot affect the angle between the big toe and the second toe and to what extent?
- Doe the use of the “CORRECTIVE SOCK” by SuperFoot affect pressure distribution on the foot and to what extent?
Material and method
Voluntary patients (men and women) of average age 52±3 suffering from a bunion formation took part in the research. The effect on the abductor of the big toe and the pressure distribution was measured.
The patients were randomly selected and each one of them wanted to take part in the research and study of the foot analysis for preventive or medical reasons and signed the relevant declaration.
Material and method
In order to measure the angles digital photos of high definition were taken as the patient was standing on the foot analysis platform with and without the use of the “Corrective Sock” by SuperFoot.
Starting from the centre of the phalanges and metatarsophanangeal joints from the big toe and the second toe the formed angle between the two toes was measured trigonometrically. The angle was measured in degrees (left and right foot) when standing with and without the use of the “Corrective Sock” by SuperFoot.
Material and method
For the measurement of the angles free software ImageJ v 1.5b (National Institute of Health USA) was used
Material and method
Material and method
Material and method
The average of maximum pressure of each area of the foot was taken into consideration for a complete data analysis.Material and method
The average of maximum pressure of each area of the foot was taken into consideration for a complete data analysisResults 1
RIGHT FOOT-ABDUCTOR OF HALLUCIS LONGUS ANGLE WITH AND WITHOUT THE USE OF THE CORRECTIVE SOCK
Effect on the angleResults 2
LEFT FOOT-ABDUCTOR OF HALLUCIS LONGUS ANGLE WITH AND WITHOUT THE USE OF THE CORRECTIVE SOCK
Effect on the angle
Results 3
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|
WITH |
WITHOUT |
|
Left Foot |
6,9 ± 4,1 |
10,6 ± 5,6 |
|
Right Foot |
8,1 ± 5 |
9,2 ± 5,4 |
Results 4
Effect on the angle
Left Foot - Maximum effect on the angle
Results 5
Effect on the angle
Left Foot - Maximum Effect on the angle
Results 6
Effect on the angle
Left Foot - Maximum effect on the angle
Results 7
Effect on the angle
Left Foot - Maximum effect on the angleς
Results 8
Effect on the angle
Right Foot - Maximum effect on the angle
Results 9
Effect on the angle
Right Foot - Maximum effect on the angle
Results 10
Effect on the angle
Right Foot - Maximum effect on the angle
Results 11
Effect on the angle
Right Foot - Maximum effect on the angle
Conclusion 1
Effect on the angle.
Within the limitations of this study it is ascertained that:
A. The “Corrective Sock” strengthens the abductor muscle of the big toe of both the
right and the left foot similarly.
B. The “Corrective Sock” affects the position of the big toe in relation to the
phalanges of the second toe.
C. The “Corrective Sock” has affected the angle of the abductor of hallucis longus
ranging from 0 to 9,0 degrees and improved the position of the big toe in relation to
the second toe, thus affecting the function of the foot.
Conclusion 2
Effect on the angle.
Within the limitations of this study it is ascertained that:
A. In areas T1, T2, 3, 4, 5 both legs no maximum pressures were found to have been reduced by the use of "CORRECTION SOCK" SuperFoot.
B. In the M1 - M5 areas, in most cases, the maximum pressure was reduced by using the product "CORRECTION SOCK" SuperFoot.
C. In the MF, LH regions, it was found that on both legs it was observed that the maximum pressures with the use of the product "CORRECTION SOCK" SuperFoot.
D. In the MF area it was found that in most cases the maximum pressures were reduced by using the product "CORRECTION SOCK" SuperFoot.
E. Further research is needed on how Superfoot affects the maximum shoe pressure during stopping.
