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. 2015 Dec 16;5(4):487–508. doi: 10.3390/jpm5040487

Table 6.

Problems ordered in terms of a weighted aggregate of frequency reported and severity rating).

Problem Number Problem Identified Number of Experts Who Reported Same Problem (Range 1–6) Severity Score Mean (Range 0–4) Problem Severity Rating (Range 0–24)
1 The medial-longitudinal arch is too firm (the firmness of the insole in general was cited as a problem but the medio-longitudinal arch was cited as the most critical) 6 2.85 17
2 Lack of flexibility in the midfoot to rear foot region 4 3 12
3 Sensors are not flush with the surface of the insole 2 3.5 7
4 Length and thickness for manipulation and fitting 3 2.3 7
5 Pinch ridge around the outside of the insole causing problems for lateral movement and fit 3 2 6
6 Lack of a proper heel cup 2 2.5 5
7 Forefoot rigidity 1 3 3
8 Slippery surface 2 1.5 3