Effectiveness of a heel cup with an arch support insole on the standing balance of the elderly

The use of insoles may enhance postural stability and prevent falls. The aim of this study was to design a new insole and to explore the effectiveness of the insole on the standing balance of the healthy elderly. The study was conducted at a community hospital. Patients older than 65 years at an out...

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Published in:Clinical interventions in aging 2014-01, Vol.9, p.351-356
Main Authors: Kao, Mu-Jung, Chen, Tzu-Hsuan, Chou, Li-Wei, Tsai, Mei-Wun, Lo, Ming-Jor
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age Factors
Age groups
Aged
Ankle
Biomechanics
Care and treatment
elderly
Falls (Accidents)
Feedback
Foot diseases
Foot Orthoses
Gait
Heel
heel cup
Hospitals
Humans
insole
Metatarsus
Older people
Original Research
Pain
Physiological aspects
Postural Balance
Posture
Prevention
Rehabilitation
Risk factors
Shoes & boots
stability
standing balance
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