O - Footwear Recs Flashcards
what type of shoe is needed if pt having trouble w GRF
cushion
what type of shoe is needed if pt’s foot is moving too much
stability
what are the 3 footwear categories
dress
casual
athletic/sport
what are the 2 main things that your footwear rec will be based on
individual needs of pt (ADLs, work, sport/rec)
biomechanical exam findings
what are the 4 goals of footwear
- protection from ground
- provide traction
- motion control
* heel stabilization
* midfoot support
* forefoot control - shock absorption (GRF)
* midsole dampens forces
* energy return
what is the primary part of the shoe that absorbs GRF and controls that force
midsole
what are the functions of the heel counter
keep calcaneus stable
don’t let it move too much
where are the most common areas to find deficits in
areas that the shoe is constructed/sewn together
what are the 5 upper footwear components
toe box
vamp
quarter panels
throat
heel counter
what does the toe box do
length, width, depth
accommodates toe deformities
what does the vamp do
covers forefoot and toes including tongue
what does the quarter panels do
contains eyelets for laces
covers midfoot and heel
what does the throat do
where vamp and quarter panels stitched together
dictates maximum girth
what are 2 materials the heel counter often made of
pressed cardboard
thermoplastic
what are the 3 lower footwear components seen in dress shoes
shank
heel
outsole
lower (dress shoes)
what are 3 functions of the shank
- steel piece that provides rigidity to midsection (not comfortable)
- less breakdown of shoe
- determines where flexpoint is with activity
lower (dress shoes)
how tall is the heel in mens dress shoes
1’’
lower (dress shoes)
what is the outsole often made of
leather or hard composite material
lower (dress shoes)
what are the 2 functions of the outsole
- abrasion resistant
- less breakdown
what are the 3 lower footwear components to athletic shoes
outsole
midsole
insole/inlay/sockliner
lower (athletic shoes)
what are 4 types of materials the outsole can be made of
- polyurethane
- blown or gum rubber
- high density carbon rubber
- cleated sole
lower (athletic shoes)
what are the characteristics of high density carbon rubber vs polyurethane blown/gum rubber
high density carbon rubber
* abrasion resistant
* most durable
* for high impact sites
polyurethant blown/gum rubber
* lighter
* breaks down faster
usually have a mix of these making up the outsole
lower (athletic shoe)
what format is recommended for a cleated sole
12-17 round total
* 8+ in front
* 4+ in rear
lower (athletic shoes)
how has cleated sole recommendations changed and why
used to rec 90deg square cleat
* great traction and grip
* but translated load up to knee and saw ligamentous injuries bc lack of give
round ones recommended now
might still see 90deg square today, but prob in track/field bc running in one plane
lower (athletic shoe)
what are the 2 main functions of the midsole
- attenuate shock at impact
- energy return
what dictates the lifespan of the shoe
midsole
lower (athletic shoe)
what are the components contributing to midsole energy return
EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate)
* variable density
* stiffer
composite
* foam and rubber blend
* softer (more mobility allowed)