Efficacy of custom-fitted footwear to increase physical activity in children and adolescents with Down syndrome (ShoeFIT): randomised pilot study.

Conclusions: A definitive randomised trial is feasible. However, recruitment, use of co-interventions and footwear fit need further consideration.Implications for rehabilitationConducting a definitive randomised trial to determine the efficacy of custom-fitted footwear in increasing physical activity in children and adolescents with Down syndrome is feasible.Custom-fitted footwear may improve physical activity in children and adolescents with Down syndrome.Commercially available footwear may not be suitable for children and adolescents with Down syndrome due to their unique foot shape. PMID: 31756300 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - November 21, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Hassan NM, Shields N, Landorf KB, Buldt AK, Taylor NF, Evans AM, Williams CM, Menz HB, Munteanu SE Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research