Stabilization of postural sway on a sideward slope using cuboid support insoles

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  • Takata Yuichi
    Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Human Science, Hokkaido Bunkyo University: 5-196-1 Kogane-chuo, Eniwa, Hokkaido 061-1449, Japan
  • Fukaki Ryosuke
    Department of Physical Therapy, Hakodate Goryokaku Hospital, Japan
  • Matsuoka Shinji
    Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Human Science, Hokkaido Bunkyo University: 5-196-1 Kogane-chuo, Eniwa, Hokkaido 061-1449, Japan
  • Iwamoto Koji
    Department of Physical Therapy, Ibaraki Prefectural University of Health Science, Japan
  • Miyamoto Shigenori
    Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Human Science, Hokkaido Bunkyo University: 5-196-1 Kogane-chuo, Eniwa, Hokkaido 061-1449, Japan
  • Uchiyama Eiichi
    Division of Physical Therapy, Sapporo Medical University, Japan

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<p> [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to elucidate whether insoles alter postural sway on a sideward slope rather than on level ground. [Participants and Methods] This study involved 20 flat-footed individuals and 20 normal-footed individuals. The postural sway was determined based on the total length of the locus and the body sway area, which were measured using the Zebris system. The participants were divided into three groups: the BMZ insoles, Superfeet insoles, and no insole groups. These insoles were worn by the participants with their normal shoes worn daily. [Results] The total length of the locus of the BMZ group was significantly lower than those of the Superfeet and no-insole groups. The body sway area did not significantly differ based on the insole condition. [Conclusion] BMZ insoles improve postural sway in both normal-footed and flat-footed individuals on a sideward slope.</p>

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