A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Effectiveness of Insoles for Managing Pes Planus (Flat Foot) in Children

Abstract

This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the effectiveness of insoles in the man- agement of Pes Planus (flat foot) in children. The study begins with an introduction outlining the prevalence and clinical significance of flat foot in pediatric populations, emphasizing the potential complications associated with the condition. The objectives include a thorough ex- amination of insole use as a treatment modality and rationalizing the need for evidence-based interventions. The methodology encompassed diverse study designs, participant age criteria, and insole types. A comprehensive search strategy involving specific keywords and a defined timeframe was used. Rigorous assessments of study quality and bias risk were conducted. The meta-analysis synthesizes data from selected studies, revealing key findings on the overall ef- ficacy of insoles. The abstract concludes by highlighting the implications for clinical practice and the potential of insoles in mitigating complications associated with Pes Planus in children.
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Funding Statement: The study has been self-funded.
Ethical Compliance: The study is a review article and has been done by collection of data from PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library etc. As no human or animal trial has been done, hence, no ethical approval was taken.
Conflict of Interest declaration: The authors declare that they have no affiliations with or involvement in any organization or entity with any financial interest in the subject matter or materials discussed in this manuscript.
Author Contributions: Dr. Swagatika, Dr. Swapnesh and Mr. Rishi contributed to the design and implementation of the research, Dr. Swarup Kumar Dash to the analysis of the results and to the writing of the manuscript. Dr. Swagatika conceived the original and supervised the pro- ject.