What gait factors cause calluses under the neuropathic foot and what can we do to change it?

This is the thesis behind an interesting gait analysis study from Amemiya and coworkers

Bottom line: An effective intervention for preventing callus formation for the first MTH would involve assisting the push-off foot motion using rocker-sole footwear or gait training. For the second and fifth MTHs, wearing appropriate sized footwear would be effective.

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  1. Hi
    I jave been a type one diabetic for 50 years,and have found the use of “ROCKER” footwear like MBTs invaluable to the health and stability of my feet

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