Development and Effectiveness Testing of a Novel 3D-Printed Multi-Material Orthosis in Nurses with Plantar Foot Pain

Plantar foot pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions affecting foot. It regularly experienced by population with occupations that require prolonged standing hours, especially in nurses. The etiology plantar remains unclear, but it likely to be multi-factorial, many associated risk factors including increased hours standing. Orthoses and insoles are often recommended patients, however minimal scientific advancements limited customizations. In this study, a novel 3D-printed multi-material customized orthosis was developed, its effectiveness on reduction functional ability improvement studied nursing population. A total thirty-six subjects were recruited randomized into two groups. experimental group received orthosis, whereas control standard-of-care (or traditional) intervention. Pre-test post-test scores pains, pressure observed using SPSS software. Improvements both groups; however, better improvements seen group. Overall, 3D printing-based showed significant efficacy reducing pressure, also increasing as compared traditional method.