Table 6.
MTS group | TI group | |
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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.