When, why and how foot orthoses (FOs) should be prescribed for children with flexible pes planus: a Delphi survey of podiatrists

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When, why and how foot orthoses (FOs) should be prescribed for children with flexible pes planus: a Delphi survey of podiatrists

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Background Flexible pes planus (flat feet) in children is a common reason parents and caregivers seek health professionals consult and a frequent reason podiatrists prescribe foot orthoses. Yet no universal agreement exists on the diagnosis of this condition, or when and how foot orthoses should be prescribed. The aim of this study was to garner consensus and agreement among podiatrists on the use of FOs for paediatric flexible pes planus. Methods A three round Delphi consensus survey was und...

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2018-04-01

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Sindhrani Dars / Hayley Uden / Saravana Kumar / Helen A. Banwell

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https://peerj.com/articles/4667.pdf

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Consensus / Delphi / Paediatric / Pes planus / Foot orthoses / Flat feet / Medicine

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