Development and Evaluation of a Band Design to Increase the Wear Time of Laterally Wedged Insoles for People with Genu Varum
Abstract
This study developed assistive bands for laterally wedged insoles to enhance genu varum correction. Three prototypes were tested on Stage 2 genu varum participants (knee gap: 2.5–5 cm). Design 1 reduced the knee gap by 19.96% and increased the Q-angle by 14.45%, while Design 3 reduced the knee gap by 17.85% and increased the Q-angle by 13.77%. Design 3 also achieved the highest wearer satisfaction score of 6.12 out of 7. These bands are designed for both indoor and outdoor use, supporting long-term wearability and effective correction. Further studies with larger sample sizes and extended wear durations are recommended to validate these findings.
Keywords: Genu varum, bow leg, wedged insole, band, orthotics
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Chung, J., Cho, H., Kim, Y. & Koo, S., (2025) “Development and Evaluation of a Band Design to Increase the Wear Time of Laterally Wedged Insoles for People with Genu Varum”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 81(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.18846
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