Efficacy of heel lifts for lower limb musculoskeletal conditions: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The objective of this systematic review is to determine the benefits and harms of heel lifts to any comparator for lower limb musculoskeletal conditions.

Methods

Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid AMED, Ovid EMCARE, CINAHL Plus and SPORTDiscus were searched from inception to the end of May 2024. Randomised, quasi-randomised or non-randomised trials comparing heel lifts to any other intervention or no-treatment were eligible for inclusion. Data was extracted for the outcomes of pain, disability/function, participation, participant rating of overall condition, quality of life, composite measures and adverse events. Two authors independently assessed risk of bias and certainty of evidence using the GRADE approach at the primary time point 12 weeks (or next closest).

Results

SUBMITTER: Bourke J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11296721 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature