Effects of Balance Shoes on Balance and Postural Stability in the Elderly: A Crossover, Controlled, Randomized Single-Blind Study
The risk of falling increases with age. Individuals wearing unadapted shoes present an aggravating risk factor. The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of specifically designed balance shoes on balance and postural stability in healthy elderly people compared to that of their...
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| author | Nicolas Amiez Carole Cometti Éric Mouillon Marie José Teisseire Pascal Chenut Christos Paizis Nicolas Babault |
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| description | The risk of falling increases with age. Individuals wearing unadapted shoes present an aggravating risk factor. The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of specifically designed balance shoes on balance and postural stability in healthy elderly people compared to that of their usual shoes. In total, 21 healthy individuals aged 65–84 years (76.0 ± 8.0 years) performed balance tests (bipedal with open or closed eyes, unipedal with open eyes, limits of stability, and step cadence) while wearing their (i) personal shoes or (ii) balance shoes (Axis Comfort Development©). Three test sessions were conducted with personal and balance shoes. The first served as the baseline, and the other two were performed after a familiarization period of several days with the personal or balance shoes. The perception of balance shoe efficiency was documented using a questionnaire. The balance shoes significantly improved bipedal balance with closed eyes. Moreover, the familiarization period significantly improved unipedal balance with open eyes. Most subjects felt safer and stabler using balance shoes. The investigated specifically designed balance shoes were effective in elderly individuals in improving postural balance compared to personal shoes. The balance shoes could, therefore, reduce the falling risk in healthy elderly people. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6546581fe9c54ef4a87ee04445daaaa72023-12-03T12:52:49ZengMDPI AGHealthcare2227-90322021-02-019217910.3390/healthcare9020179Effects of Balance Shoes on Balance and Postural Stability in the Elderly: A Crossover, Controlled, Randomized Single-Blind StudyNicolas Amiez0Carole Cometti1Éric Mouillon2Marie José Teisseire3Pascal Chenut4Christos Paizis5Nicolas Babault6Center for Performance Expertise, CAPS, U1093 INSERM, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, 21000 Dijon CEDEX, FranceCenter for Performance Expertise, CAPS, U1093 INSERM, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, 21000 Dijon CEDEX, FranceAxis Comfort Development, 81 Avenue des Bourdettes, 31250 Revel, FranceAxis Comfort Development, 81 Avenue des Bourdettes, 31250 Revel, FranceAxis Comfort Development, 81 Avenue des Bourdettes, 31250 Revel, FranceCenter for Performance Expertise, CAPS, U1093 INSERM, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, 21000 Dijon CEDEX, FranceCenter for Performance Expertise, CAPS, U1093 INSERM, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, 21000 Dijon CEDEX, FranceThe risk of falling increases with age. Individuals wearing unadapted shoes present an aggravating risk factor. The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of specifically designed balance shoes on balance and postural stability in healthy elderly people compared to that of their usual shoes. In total, 21 healthy individuals aged 65–84 years (76.0 ± 8.0 years) performed balance tests (bipedal with open or closed eyes, unipedal with open eyes, limits of stability, and step cadence) while wearing their (i) personal shoes or (ii) balance shoes (Axis Comfort Development©). Three test sessions were conducted with personal and balance shoes. The first served as the baseline, and the other two were performed after a familiarization period of several days with the personal or balance shoes. The perception of balance shoe efficiency was documented using a questionnaire. The balance shoes significantly improved bipedal balance with closed eyes. Moreover, the familiarization period significantly improved unipedal balance with open eyes. Most subjects felt safer and stabler using balance shoes. The investigated specifically designed balance shoes were effective in elderly individuals in improving postural balance compared to personal shoes. The balance shoes could, therefore, reduce the falling risk in healthy elderly people.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/2/179public healthtechnical assistancefallsagingpostural balancecenter of pressure |
| spellingShingle | Nicolas Amiez Carole Cometti Éric Mouillon Marie José Teisseire Pascal Chenut Christos Paizis Nicolas Babault Effects of Balance Shoes on Balance and Postural Stability in the Elderly: A Crossover, Controlled, Randomized Single-Blind Study Healthcare public health technical assistance falls aging postural balance center of pressure |
| title | Effects of Balance Shoes on Balance and Postural Stability in the Elderly: A Crossover, Controlled, Randomized Single-Blind Study |
| title_full | Effects of Balance Shoes on Balance and Postural Stability in the Elderly: A Crossover, Controlled, Randomized Single-Blind Study |
| title_fullStr | Effects of Balance Shoes on Balance and Postural Stability in the Elderly: A Crossover, Controlled, Randomized Single-Blind Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of Balance Shoes on Balance and Postural Stability in the Elderly: A Crossover, Controlled, Randomized Single-Blind Study |
| title_short | Effects of Balance Shoes on Balance and Postural Stability in the Elderly: A Crossover, Controlled, Randomized Single-Blind Study |
| title_sort | effects of balance shoes on balance and postural stability in the elderly a crossover controlled randomized single blind study |
| topic | public health technical assistance falls aging postural balance center of pressure |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/2/179 |
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