Table 3 Reasons given for non-adherence
Orthoses (n = 16/87) | Â |
   Orthoses did not fit in shoes that were being worn | 9 (56) |
   Orthoses uncomfortable | 6 (38) |
   Underwent foot surgery | 1 (6) |
Footwear (n = 16/38) | Â |
   Footwear uncomfortable | 2 (12) |
   Footwear purchased were wrong for the season | 2 (12) |
   Declined to purchase new footwear | 12 (76) |
Exercise (n = 40/149) | Â |
   Poor general health | 7 (18) |
   Pre-existing condition or limitation | 7 (18) |
   Lack of time | 6 (15) |
   Exercises are too painful | 3 (7) |
   Lack of motivation | 2 (5) |
   Surgery/injury | 2 (5) |
   Other reason | 3 (7) |
   No reason given | 2 (5) |
   Lost to follow-up | 8 (20) |