Evaluating the effect of apex position and rocker in curved rocker shoes

Evaluating the effect of apex position and rocker in curved rocker shoes

Background Curved rocker shoes are designed with a contoured outsole which can be characteristics by three principle design features: rocker angle, apex angle and apex position. Although these shoes are routinely prescribed to reduce in-shoe pressure in patients with diabetes, there is only minimal scientific evidence to inform the choice of value for each of the three design features. Results ...

Correction: Stiffness Effects in Rocker-Soled Shoes: Biomechanical Implications

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Stiffness Effects in Rocker-Soled Shoes: Biomechanical Implications

Rocker-soled shoes provide a way to reduce the possible concentration of stress, as well as change movement patterns, during gait. This study attempts to examine how plantar force and spatio-temporal variables are affected by two rocker designs, one with softer and one with denser sole materials, by comparing them with the barefoot condition and with flat-soled shoes. Eleven subjects' gait para...

Effect of rocker shoe design features on

Rocker Arm: - a Review

Over the years rocker arms have been optimized in its design and material for better performance. Durability, toughness, high dimension stability, wear resistance, strength and cost of materials as well as economic factors are the reasons for optimization of rocker arm. This paper reviews the various types of rocker arms, based on published sources from the last 40 years in order to understand ...