Effects of Using Insoles of Different Thicknesses in Older Adults
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| Makale Türü | Özgün Makale (Uluslararası alan indekslerindeki dergilerde yayınlanan tam makale) | ||
| Dergi Adı | Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association | ||
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| Makale Dili | İngilizce | Basım Tarihi | 08-2020 |
| Cilt / Sayı / Sayfa | 110 / 6 / – | DOI | – |
| Özet |
| Background: Postural stability (PS) problems arise as an individual grows older, and as a result, risk of falling (RoF) increases in older adults. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of insoles of various thicknesses on PS and RoF in older adults.Methods: Fifty-six individuals participated in the study. PS and RoF were evaluated both statically and dynamically using Biodex Balance System. PS and RoF assessments were perfomed under five different conditions: 1) barefoot, 2) only shoes, 3) with 5 mm insole, 4) with 10 mm insole, 5) with 15 mm insole. Standard shoes with identical features were used fitting the foot size of the individuals. In order to avoid time-dependent problems, these |
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