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. 2021 Jul 5;12:675106. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2021.675106

Table 6.

Topics and themes identified from the daily diaries.

MTS group TI group
Topic Themes Themes
MTS treatment/wearing TIs Uncomfortable/intense
Increased flexibility
Better function
Benefits
Comfortable
Discomfort:
- Tightness in shoe
- Smooth insole
Difficult: Hot weather/swelling
Forgot to wear them
Awareness of insoles
Changes in feeling in foot/lower limb Temperature
Sensitivity
Able to feel foot more
Sense of belonging/increased awareness
Stability
Better movement
Foot feels freer
Increased feeling
Foot feels ticklish
Increased awareness of foot
Pain
Swelling
Temperature
General/comments related to lower limb Valued treatment
Progress
Activities of daily living (ADL)
Increased confidence
Control
Stability
TSGT Uncomfortable
Tiring
Challenging
Scary
Enjoyable
Improved balance
Improved mobility
Ability to walk unaided
Uncomfortable
1st class physio
Helpful
Enjoyable
Balance work/cushion hard
Increased confidence
Tiring
Hard work
Challenging
Improved movement and balance
Sense of achievement Increased confidence
Increased strength
Independence with personal care
Ability to walk again
Ability to run again
Improved balance
Returning to normal daily activities:
   - Car transfers
   - Kitchen skills
   - Stairs
   - Outdoor mobility
Greater independence Better walking Increased movement and flexibility Improved balance Returning to normal daily activities:
   - Outdoor mobility
   - Steps
   - Car transfers
Outcome measures Tiring

MTS, Mobilization and tactile stimulation; TI, Textured insoles; TSGT, Task-specific gait training.