Orthopedic Shoes Can Improve Walking, But Not Stability, in Patients
Compared to regular footwear, customized orthopedic shoes significantly improve walking, including speed, in adults with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, according to a small study in the Netherlands. However, no significant differences in postural stability while standing or walking were noted when patients wore orthopedic versus standard shoes. While orthopedic…