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Offloading Properties of a Rocker Insole

A Preliminary Study

Robert G. Frykberg, DPM, MPH^*, LaWanda F. Bailey, BS, Amanda Matz, DPM, Lisa A. Panthel, BS and Gina Ruesch, DPM

^* Dean of Clinical Affairs, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines University, 3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312.
Submitted during third year, College of Podiatric Medicine, Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA.

Abstract

Multiple offloading modalities are currently used in the management of diabetic plantar foot ulcerations. A relatively new device, the Rocker Insole, was tested for its ability to relieve plantar forefoot pressures when inserted into a surgical boot as compared to a patient’s customary footwear and the surgical boot alone. The Rocker Insole significantly reduced forefoot pressures by 48% when worn inside the surgical boot. Mean peak pressures unexpectedly increased 12% when the surgical boot was worn alone. This preliminary investigation suggests that when worn in conjunction with a surgical boot, the Rocker Insole can effectively offload plantar forefoot pressures and may be useful in the management of plantar metatarsal ulcerations. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 92(1): 48-53, 2002)

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