Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, Vol 81, Issue 2 73-83, Copyright © 1991 by American Podiatric Medical Association

JOURNAL ARTICLE

A study of the properties of materials used in podiatry

K Rome
Durham School of Podiatric Medicine, New College Durham, Framwellgate Moor, England.

This study was performed to provide insight into the functioning of a selection of materials used in the fabrication of orthoses. A series of mechanical and physical tests was performed on five materials, under strict laboratory conditions. The results demonstrate that the polyurethane foams are the most promising material in the design of foot orthoses. The results also suggest that an agglomeration of properties, not just one specific property, can influence the behavior of materials.

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