Effects of supportive and minimalist footwear on standing balance and walking stability in older women

Abstract Background Footwear has been shown to influence balance and is an important consideration in relation to the prevention of falls. However, it remains unclear as to what type of footwear is most beneficial for balance in older people: sturdy, supportive footwear, or minimalist footwear to ma...

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Main Authors: Ameer Nor Azhar, Shannon E. Munteanu, Hylton B. Menz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-01-01
Series:Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-023-00634-y