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    Finite Element Modeling of the

    Human Foot and Footwear

    JasonJason TakTak--Man CheungMan Cheung1,21,2, Ph.D., Ph.D.

    Ming ZhangMing Zhang11, Ph.D., Ph.D.

    1Department of Health Technology & Informatics,

    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China2Human Performance Laboratory,

    University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    Department of Health Technology

    and Informatics

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    Common Foot Problems

    Calluses Corns

    http://www.foot.com

    Bunions

    Hammertoe

    Claw Toe

    Mallet Toe

    Metatarsalgia

    Achilles

    Tendonitis

    Plantar Fasciit is

    Heel Spurs

    Calluses Corns

    http://www.foot.com

    Bunions

    Hammertoe

    Claw Toe

    Mallet Toe

    Metatarsalgia

    Achilles

    Tendonitis

    Plantar Fasciit is

    Heel Spurs

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    Why Finite Element (FE) Approach?

    Experimental measurements of the biomechanicalvariables such as joint motion and load distribution are

    costly and difficult for the ankle-foot complex.

    Finite element method allows

    predictions of joint motion, load distribution between

    the foot and supports and in bony and soft tissuestructures.

    efficient parametrical analyses of loading conditions,

    structural and material variables.

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    Summary on FE Analysis on Foot & Footwear

    Previous FE foot models

    have shown the contributions to the understanding of

    biomechanics of the foot and footwear

    were developed under certain simplifications(Simplified or partial foot structures, assumptions of linear

    material properties, simplified loading and boundary conditions).

    Bandak et al (2001), Camacho et al (2002), Chen et al (2003), Chu et al (1995),

    Erdemir et al (2005), Gefen et al (2000), Goske et al (2005), Jacob & Patil (1999),

    Lemmon et al (1997), Shiang (1997).

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    Objectives

    To develop a comprehensive 3D FE model toquantify the biomechanical response of the

    human foot and ankle (joint motion, load

    distribution of bony and soft tissue structuresand foot-support interface).

    To provide a systematic tool for the parametric

    analyses of different foot structures, surgical and

    footwear performances.

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    Development of the Finite Element Model Coronal MR images of 2mm

    intervals obtained from theright foot of a healthy male

    subject in unloaded, neutral

    position

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    3D Reconstruction of Foot Structures

    Boundaries forFoot Bones

    Boundary forSoft Tissue

    Segmentation (Mimics v7.10, Materialise.)

    Surface ModelSolid Model(SolidWorks v2001, SolidWorks Corp.)

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    Finite Element Mesh of

    Bony and Soft Tissue Structures

    Automatic mesh creation inABAQUS v6.4, HKS.

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    Anatomical References of the Ligaments

    Interactive Foot & Ankle, Ver.1.0.0, Primal Picture Ltd.Interactive Foot & Ankle, Ver.1.0.0, Primal Picture Ltd.

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    Structural Components of the FE Model

    28 bones embedded in a volume of soft tissue

    (Tetrahedral elements)

    72 associated ligaments (excluding the

    ligaments between the toes) and the plantar

    fascia(Tension-only truss elements)

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    Joint Articulations of the Model

    The phalanges were connected together using2 mm thick structural elements to simulate theconnections.

    The interaction between the metatarsals,cuneiforms, cuboid, navicular, talus, calcaneus,

    tibia and fibula were defined by contact surfaceswith a prescribed contacting stiffness of articularcartilage to allow relative bone movement.

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    Material Properties of Ankle-Foot ModelEncapsulated soft tissue (Hyperelastic)

    Bony & ligamentous structures (Homogeneous, Linearly elastic)

    Component Element TypeYoungs Modulus

    E (MPa)

    Poissons Ratio

    Cross-sectional Area

    (mm2)

    Bony Structures 3D-Tetrahedra 7,300 0.3 -

    Soft Tissue 3D-Tetrahedra Hyperelastic - -

    Cartilage 3D-Tetrahedra 1 0.4 -

    Ligaments Tension-only Truss 260 - 18.4

    Fascia Tension-only Truss 350 - 58.6

    Nakamura et al., 1981 (Bone); Lemmon et al., 1997 (soft tissue); Athanasiou et al., 1998

    (Cartilage); Siegler et al., 1988 (ligaments); Wright and Rennels, 1964 (Plantar Fascia).

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    Hyperelastic Material Model for Soft Tissue

    2i

    el

    2

    1i i

    ji2

    1jiij (JD)I(I(C )1

    1

    3)3U 2

    __

    1

    __

    += ==+where U is the second-order strain energy per unit of reference volume;

    Cij

    andDi

    are material parameters;

    1

    __

    I 2__

    Iand are the first and second deviatoric strain invariants:

    I2

    3

    __2

    2

    __2

    1

    __

    1

    __

    ++=

    I)2(

    3

    __)2(

    2

    __)2(

    1

    __

    2

    __ ++=

    with the deviatoric stretches i__

    =Jel-1/3 i ;

    Jel and i are the elastic volume ratio & the principal stretches.ABAQUS v6.4, Hibbitt, Karlsson & Sorensen, Inc.

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    Application of Loading and Boundary Conditions

    Fixed SurfacesConnector Elements

    for Muscles ForceApplication

    Moving Support for Foot-Insole Interface andGround Reaction Force Application

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    References for Muscular Insertion Points

    Interactive Foot & Ankle, Ver.1.0.0, Primal Picture Ltd., UK, 1999

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    Muscles and Ground Reaction Forces for

    Standing and Midstance Simulation

    Tendon/External Forces Standing Midstance

    Achilles 175N

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    Reaction of Lateral Retinaculum - 50NReaction of Medial Retinaculum - 60N

    350N

    750

    Tibialis Posterior 70N

    Flexor Hallucis Longus 35N

    Flexor Digitorum Longus 40N

    Peroneus Brevis 40N

    Peroneus Longus 35N

    Vertical Ground Reaction 550N

    The active extrinsic muscles forces during midstance were estimated fromnormalized EMG data using a constant muscle gain and cross-sectionalarea relationship (Dul, 1983; Kim et al., 2001; Perry, 1992).

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    Simulation of Midstance Contact

    10Degrees

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    Plantar PressureF-scan Measurement FE Prediction

    MPa MPa

    Contact

    Area

    68.8 cm2

    Contact

    Area

    68.3 cm2

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    Predicted Von Mises Stress ofBony and Ligamentous Structures

    MPa

    Plantar View Dorsal View

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    Parametrical Studies

    Effect of plantar fascia stiffness (E = 0 to 700 MPa).

    Effect of plantar soft tissue stiffness.

    Effect of Achilles tendon loading.

    Effect of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.

    Effect of different parametrical design of foot orthoses.

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    The Plantar Fascia and Plantar Ligaments

    Plantar

    fascia

    Long

    plantar l ig.Short

    plantar lig.

    Spring lig.

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    Effect of varying Youngs modulus of fascia

    on arch height and arch length

    37

    38

    39

    4041

    42

    43

    44

    0 175 350 525 700

    Young's Modulus of Fascia, MPa

    ArchHeight,mm

    Arch Height

    141

    142

    143

    144

    145

    146

    147

    148

    149

    0 175 350 525 700

    Young's Modulus of Fascia, MPa

    ArchLeng

    th,mm

    Arch Length

    Deformed Arch Height

    (42.5 mm) FE

    (44 mm) Measured

    Unloaded Arch Height(52.5 mm)

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    Effect of varying Youngs modulus of fascia

    on the tensions of the ligamentous structures

    Plantar fascia Major arch-supporting ligamentous structuresustaining tension ~45% of applied body weight

    short plantar lig. > long plantar lig. > spring lig.Tension of plantar ligaments

    0

    50

    100

    150

    200

    0 175 350 525 700

    Young's Modulus of Fascia, MPa

    FasciaTension,N

    Total Tension

    0

    50

    100

    150

    0 175 350 525 700

    Young's Modulus of Fascia, MPa

    Ligame

    ntTension,

    N

    Long Plantar Lig.Short Plantar Lig.Spring Lig.

    With Fasciotomy

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    Clinical Implications

    The plantar fascia is one of the major stabilizers of thelongitudinal arch of the foot.

    Laceration or surgical dissection of plantar fascia may

    induce excessive loading in the ligamentous and bony

    structures.

    Surgical release of the plantar fascia should be well-planned to minimize the effect on its structural integrity to

    reduce the risk of possible post-operative complications.

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    Parametrical Studies

    Effect of plantar fascia stiffness.

    Effect of plantar soft tissue stiffening (Up to 5 times).

    Effect of Achilles tendon loading. Effect of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.

    Effect of different parametrical design of foot orthoses.

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    Simulation of Stiffened Soft Tissue

    0

    0.1

    0.2

    0.3

    0.4

    0.5

    0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5Strain

    Stress(MPa)

    F5

    F3

    F2

    Normal

    Nonlinear compressive stress-strain response of plantar soft tissue was adopted

    from the in-vivo measurements (Lemmon et al., 2002). F2, F3 and F5 correspond

    to simulations of two, three and five times the stiffness of normal tissue.Pathologically stiffened tissue with increasing stages of diabetic neuropathy

    (Klaesner et al., 2002; Gefen et al., 2001).

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    Effect of Soft Tissue Stiffening onPlantar Pressure Distribution

    5 Times3 Times

    MPaMPa

    2 TimesNormal

    MPa MPa

    Peak

    0.230 MPa

    Peak

    0.263 MPa

    Peak

    0.291 MPa

    Peak

    0.306 MPa

    Increasing Soft Tissue Stiffness

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    Effect of Soft Tissue Stiffening on Peak

    Plantar Pressure and Contact Area

    0

    20

    40

    60

    80

    1 2 3 4 5

    Factor of Soft Tissue Stiffening

    ContactArea(cm

    2)

    ForeFoot

    MidFootRearFoot

    WholeFoot

    0

    0.1

    0.2

    0.3

    0.4

    1 2 3 4 5

    Factor of Soft Tissue Stiffening

    PeakPressu

    re(MPa)

    ForeFoot

    MidFoot

    RearFoot

    Five times Heel (33%), Forefoot (35%) 47%

    Soft tissue stiffness Peak Plantar Pressure Contact Area

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    Clinical Implications

    Stiffening of plantar soft tissue may induce excessivepressure in the plantar foot possible link to tissue

    breakdown and foot ulceration.

    The percentage increase in peak plantar pressure is less

    pronounced than the increase in soft tissue stiffness.

    Screening of plantar soft tissue stiffness can be a viablemethod in addition to plantar pressure measurement for

    routine identification of diabetic feet at risk of ulceration.

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    Parametrical Studies

    Effect of plantar fascia stiffness.

    Effect of plantar soft tissue stiffening.

    Effect of Achilles tendon loading (0 to 700 N). Effect of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.

    Effect of different parametrical design of foot orthoses.

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    Simulated Conditions

    (1) Pure Compression

    Vertical compression up to 700 N.

    (2) Compression with Achilles tendon loading

    Vertical compression preload of 350 N with an

    increasing Achilles tendon tension up to 700 N.

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    Six nonpaired fresh cadaveric ankle-foot specimens

    Middle-aged male donors

    Unknown body masses

    Average foot length: 24.2 cm

    Average foot width: 9.4 cm

    Kept under -20 0C before experiment

    Cadaveric Experiment

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    Specimen PreparationAfter thawing at room temperature

    Skin, subcutaneous tissues and muscles above the ankle jointlevel dissected with all muscular tendons left intact

    Distal fibula and tibia potted in acrylic resin

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    Compression Test of Cadaveric Foot

    F-scan pressure sensor

    (Tekscan, Inc.)

    Implanted displacement transducer

    (Microstrain, Inc.)

    Load cell(MTS Systems)

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    Cadaveric Foot under

    Vertical Compression up to 700 N

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    Vertical Deformation and Plantar Fascia

    Strain under Vertical Compression

    0

    2

    4

    6

    8

    10

    0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700

    Vert ical compression, N

    Ve

    rticaldeformation

    ,mm

    Specimen_1 Specimen_2 Specimen_3Specimen_4 Specimen_5 Specimen_6FE

    0

    1

    2

    3

    4

    0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700

    Vertical compression, N

    Strainofplantarfascia,%

    Specimen_2 Specimen_3 Specimen_4

    Specimen_5 Specimen_6 FE_Average

    FE_Max

    Displacement Fascia Strain Fascia strain (>100N)ICC (Consistency) : 0.892 0.880 0.994

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    Effects of Vertical Compression and Achilles

    Tendon Loading on the Plantar Fascia Tension

    0

    50100

    150

    200

    250

    300

    350

    0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700

    Vertical compressive/Achilles tendon forces, N

    Totalfasciaforces,N

    Vertical compressive forces (0-700N)

    350N compression preload + Achilles tendon forces (0-700N)

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    Clinical Implications

    Achilles tendon loading produces a greater strainingeffect on plantar fascia than the weight on the foot.

    Overstretching of the Achilles tendon is plausible

    mechanical factors for overloading the plantar fascia.

    Lengthening or tension relief of the Achilles tendon

    especially in subjects with tight calf muscles andAchilles tendon may be beneficial in terms of plantar

    fascia stress relief.

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    Parametrical Studies

    Effect of plantar fascia stiffness, partial and total plantarfascia release.

    Effect of plantar soft tissue stiffness.

    Effect of Achilles tendon loading.

    Effect of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.

    Effect of different parametrical design of foot orthoses.

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    Simulated Conditions

    Intact PTTD

    PTTD + Fasciotomy Fasciotomy

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    Simulations of Fasciotomy

    Intact

    Fasciotomy

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    Experimental Setup

    F-scan Pressure Sensor

    (Plantar foot pressure)

    Bone Marker(Joint movement)

    Displacement

    Transducer

    (Microstrain, Inc.)(Fascia strain)

    Tendon Clamp

    (Muscle forces application)

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    Stance Phase Simulation

    3D Laser Scanner

    Deadweights

    Marker Scanning

    (Realscan USB 200, 3D Digital Corp.)

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    Predicted Changes in Arch Height

    3.7

    3.8

    3.9

    4

    4.1

    4.2

    4.3

    Intact PTTD PFR PTTD+PFR

    Simulated Condit ions

    ArchHeig

    ht,cm

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    Effect of PTTD on Plantar Fascia Strain

    0

    0.5

    1

    1.5

    2

    2.5

    Intact PTTD Intact PTTD

    FE Prediction Measurement

    FasciaStrain,%

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    Predicted Changes inFascia & Ligaments Tension

    0

    50

    100

    150

    200

    250300

    350

    400

    450

    Intact PTTD PFR PTTD+PFRSimulated Conditions

    Tension,N

    Plantar Fascia Long Plantar Lig. Short Plantar Lig. Spring Lig.

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    Prediction of Joint Motion

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    Effect of PTTD & PFR on Joint Motion

    Relative

    Bones Intact with PTTD Intact with PFR PFR with PTTD

    Talus

    to Tibia

    Plantar

    FlexionEversion

    External

    Rotation

    Plantar

    FlexionEversion

    Internal

    Rotation

    EversionExternal

    Rotation

    ExternalRotation

    External

    Rotation

    Internal

    Rotation

    Eversion

    Inversion

    Plantar

    FlexionEversion

    Internal

    Rotation

    Calcaneus

    to Talus

    Dorsi

    FlexionEversion

    External

    Rotation

    Inversion

    Plantar

    Flexion

    DorsiFlexion

    Dorsi

    Flexion

    Dorsi

    Flexion

    Dorsi

    FlexionInversion

    External

    Rotation

    Navicularto Talus

    DorsiFlexion

    Eversion InternalRotation

    DorsiFlexion

    Eversion ExternalRotation

    1st Metatarsal

    to Navicular

    Plantar

    FlexionInversion

    Internal

    Rotation

    Dorsi

    FlexionEversion

    Internal

    Rotation

    1st Metatarsal

    to Talus

    Dorsi

    FlexionEversion

    External

    Rotation

    Dorsi

    FlexionEversion

    External

    Rotation

    FE Prediction

    67%

    78%

    44%

    22%

    56%

    Green: Agreement with cadaveric studies

    Red: Disagreement agreement with cadaveric studies

    Percentage of Agreement (%)

    Sagittal plane Coronal Plane Transverse Plane73% 60% 27%

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    Clinical Implications

    Both PFR and PTTD decreased the arch height and

    resulted in foot pronation.

    PFR in general have a greater arch flattening effect than

    PTTD.

    The lack of foot arch support with PFR and PTTD may lead

    to attenuation of surrounding soft tissue structures and

    progressive elongation and flattening of foot arch.

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    Parametrical Studies

    Effect of plantar fascia stiffness, partial and total plantarfascia release.

    Effect of plantar soft tissue stiffness.

    Effect of Achilles tendon loading.

    Effect of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.

    Effect of different parametrical design of foot orthoses.

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    Geometry of Foot OrthosisLaser scanning during

    balanced standing

    INFOOT Laser Scanner,

    I-Ware Laboratory Co. Ltd.

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    Geometrical Model of Foot Orthosis

    (MATLAB, The MathWorks, Inc)Foot SurfaceModel

    Solid Model of Foot Orthosis(SolidWorks 2001, SolidWorks Corporation)

    Orthosis Surface Model

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    Finite Element Model of the Foot Support

    Insole (Polyurethane forms, Poron)

    Midsole (Ethylene Vinyle Acetate, Nora SL)

    Outsole (Ethylene Vinyle Acetate, Nora AL)

    Component Element Type Thickness

    Insole (Poron) 3D-Brick 3mm, 6mm. 12mm, 24mm

    3mm (base), 30mm (arch)12mm

    Midsole (Nora SL) 3D-BrickOutsole (Nora AL) 3D-Brick

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    Compression Test of Insole Material

    Hounsfield material testing machine (Model H10KM),Hounsfield Test Equipment, UK

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    Hyperfoam Material Model for Orthotic Material

    =

    +++

    =2

    1

    2 3

    2

    i

    el

    ii

    i iiiii (J

    -

    )11U 321

    where U is the second order strain energy per unit of reference volume;

    i are principal stretches;

    elJ= 321

    ABAQUS v6.4, HKS, Inc.

    i,

    iand

    iare material parameters with

    irelated to the initial shear modulus,

    0, by

    =

    =2

    1i

    i0

    and the initial bulk modulus, K0 defined by )1

    (2 ii

    i0 K +== 3

    2

    1

    The coefficient i

    determines the degree of compressibility, which is

    related to the Poisson's ratio, i,byi

    ii

    2-1

    =

    Jel is the elastic volume ratio with

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    Simulation of Midstance

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    Effect of Insole Thickness on Plantar Pressure

    Shod Insole3 Insole6 Insole12 Insole24MPa

    Increasing Insole Thickness

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    Effect of Insole Thickness on Plantar Pressure

    0

    0.05

    0.1

    0.15

    0.2

    0 3 6 9 12 15

    Insole Thickness

    Pea

    kPlantarP

    ressure,

    MPa

    Forefoot Rearfoot

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    0

    24

    6

    8

    10

    12

    14

    16

    18

    20

    Shod Insole3 Insole6 Insole12 Insole24

    Foot Support

    Bone

    Stress(Vo

    nMises),M

    Pa

    ForeFoot MidFoot RearFoot

    Effect of Insole Support on Bone Stress

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    Design Factors & Levels of Taguchi Method

    Level

    Design factor Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

    Arch Type F FWB HWB NWB

    Insole Thickness (mm) 3 6 9 12

    Midsole Thickness (mm) 3 6 9 12

    Insole Material

    (Hardness)10 20 30 40

    Midsole Material(Hardness) 20 30 40 50

    F: Flat, FWB: Full-weight-bearing, HWB: Half-weight-bearing, NWB: Non-

    weight-bearing. Hardness values of 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 correspond to

    Poron_L24, Poron_L32, Nora_SLW, Nora_SL, Nora_AL, respectively.

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    Taguchi Experimental Design

    Experiment

    No. Arch HeightInsole

    Thickness

    Midsole

    Thickness

    Insole

    Stiffness

    Midsole

    Stiffness

    1 1 1 1 1

    2

    3

    4

    34

    1

    2

    4

    3

    21

    2

    1

    4

    3

    2 1 2 2

    1

    2

    3

    4

    43

    2

    1

    2

    1

    43

    3

    4

    1

    3 1 3 3

    4 1 4 4

    5 2 1 26 2 2 1

    7 2 3 4

    8 2 4 3

    9 3 1 3

    10 3 2 4

    11 3 3 112 3 4 2

    13 4 1 4

    2

    14 4 2 3

    15 4 3 2

    16 4 4 1

    Example of an LExample of an L1616 Orthogonal ArrayOrthogonal Array

    Robust Simulation = 16 < Full Factorial Simulation = 45 = 1024

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    0.06

    0.07

    0.08

    0.09

    1 2 3 4

    Level

    MidfootPlantarPressu

    re,

    MPa

    Arch Type

    Insole Thickness

    Midsole Thickness

    Insole Stiffness

    Midsole Stiffness

    Mean Effects of Design Factors at Each Level onthe Predicted Peak Plantar Pressure

    0.1

    0.15

    0.2

    0.25

    1 2 3 4

    Level

    ForefootPlantarPressure,MPa

    Arch Type

    Insole Thickness

    Midsole Thickness

    Insole Stiffness

    Midsole Stiffness

    0.1

    0.125

    0.15

    0.175

    1 2 3 4

    Level

    RearfootPlantarPressur

    e,

    MPa

    Arch Type

    Insole Thickness

    Midsole Thickness

    Insole Stiffness

    Midsole Stiffness

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    Fabrication of Foot Orthosis

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    Plantar Pressure Measurement

    F-scan in-shoe sensors

    F-scan System,Tekscan, Inc.

    Video capture of

    foot-shank position

    Sensor calibration bysingle-leg standing

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    Plantar Pressure & Foot-Shank PositionMeasurement during Normal Walking

    Normal walking with

    self-selected pace(~1.15s cycle time)

    Synchronization of pressure

    and video data

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    Predicted and Measured Plantar Pressure

    Distributions during Midstance

    MPa MPa

    Flat Arch supported Flat Arch supported

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    F-scan measured mean peak plantar pressure withdifferent configurations of foot orthosis

    Configurations of foot orthosis F-scan measurement, MPa

    TrialNumber

    ArchType

    Insole(Poron_L32)

    Thickness, mm

    Midsole(Nora_SL)

    Thickness, mm

    Forefoot Midfoot Rearfoot

    1 F 0 3 0.133 0.077 0.100

    2 F 3 3 0.120 0.070 0.087

    3 F 6 3 0.113 0.073 0.0904 FWB 0 3 0.117 0.073 0.070

    5 FWB 3 3 0.097 0.053 0.060

    6 FWB 6 3 0.110 0.047 0.060

    7 HWB 0 3 0.103 0.06 0.0708 HWB 3 3 0.090 0.057 0.057

    9 HWB 6 3 0.100 0.060 0.060

    10 NWB 0 3 0.083 0.063 0.047

    11 NWB 3 3 0.073 0.047 0.047

    12 NWB 6 3 0.087 0.050 0.043

    F: Flat, FWB: Full-weight-bearing, HWB: Half-weight-bearing, NWB: Non-weight-bearing

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    Design Guidelines on Pressure-relieving Foot Orthoses

    Among five design factors(arch type, insole material, insole thickness, midsole material

    and midsole thickness)

    Use of an arch-conforming foot orthosis;

    Soft insole material;

    Increase thickness of Insole; Soft midsole material;

    Increase thickness of midsole.

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    Other Parametrical Analysis

    Shape Design Material Design

    Custom-molded

    Shape

    Heel Elevation Forefoot Region

    Number of

    Layers &

    Thickness

    Insole Body

    Metatarsal

    PaddingHeel Region

    Shank & Arch

    Profile

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    Incorporation of FootIncorporation of Foot--Shoe InterfaceShoe Interface

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    Simulations of

    Stance Phases of Gait

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    Extension to

    Knee-Ankle-FootFE Model

    Tissue Testing

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    Plantar Heel PadPlantar Heel Pad -- Compression TestCompression Test

    Fascia and LigamentsFascia and LigamentsTensile TestTensile Test

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    Conclusions

    The developed finite element ankle-foot model

    Allow efficient parametric evaluations of different design

    parameters of orthoses without the prerequisite of

    fabricated orthoses and replicating patient trials.

    Contribute to the knowledge base for the design of

    optimal foot orthoses or footwear in terms of pressureredistribution, foot arch support or bone and ligament

    stress relief.

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    AcknowledgementsDr. Ameersing Luximon, Dr. Terry Koo, Research Students & Colleagues

    Department of Health Technology & Informatics,

    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.

    Prof. Kai-Nan An and Colleagues

    Biomechanics Laboratory, Department of Orthopedic Surgery,

    Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.

    Dr. Jun Auyeung and Colleagues

    Institute of Clinical Anatomy, The Southern Medical University, Guangzhou,

    China for facilitating the cadaveric experiment.

    Financial support from the Hong Kong Jockey Club endowment, research

    grant from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Research Grant

    Council of Hong Kong.(Project No. PolyU 5249/04E, PolyU 5317/05E)

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