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The STAP-study: Custom made orthotics for plantar fasciopathy

Discussion in 'Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses' started by NewsBot, Jan 17, 2016.

  1. NewsBot

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    The STAP-study: The (cost) effectiveness of custom made orthotic insoles in the treatment for plantar fasciopathy in general practice and sports medicine: design of a randomized controlled trial
    N. Rasenberg, L. Fuit, E. Poppe, A. J. A. Kruijsen-Terpstra, K. J. Gorter, M. S. Rathleff, P. L. J. van Veldhoven, P. J. Bindels, S. M. Bierma-Zeinstra and M. van Middelkoop
    BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders201617:31
     
  2. Craig Payne

    Craig Payne Moderator

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    The vast majority of custom made foot orthotics used in plantar fasciitis are NOT done the way that they are being used in this above proposed study.

    The results will be limited to the prescription protocol, design and manufacture of the type used in the study and not extrapolated beyond that ... what a waste.
     
  3. Paul Bowles

    Paul Bowles Well-Known Member

    Isn't the whole idea of publishing RCT's and registering them so that research isn't duplicated? Hasn't this study been done before and arguably better? Isn't the idea to IMPROVE on the research?
     
  4. Craig Payne

    Craig Payne Moderator

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    Yes and no; the purpose of registering is to do things like specify the primary outcome measure etc in advance for transparency purposes, so they do not go on data fishing expeditions after the study is completed.
    That is a problem as what will the study add to our knowledge about the use of orthotics in plantar fascittis. The orthotic design in this study seems to be particular to the Netherlands and not commonly used outside that country, so its not really going to tell us a lot except the effectiveness of doing the orthotics that way.... which hardly anyone does them that way!
     
  5. Agreed. I can't what to see how they manufacture a mechanically inert placebo foot orthosis that doesn't modify the reaction forces in any way shape or form at the foot interface...
     
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