Altering gait by way of stimulation of the plantar surface of the foot: the immediate effect of wearing textured insoles in older fallers

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Evidence suggests that textured insoles can alter gait and standing balance by way of enhanced plantar tactile stimulation. However, to date, this has not been explored in older people at risk of falling<it>.</it> This st...

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Main Authors: Hatton Anna L, Dixon John, Rome Keith, Newton Julia L, Martin Denis J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-04-01
Series:Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
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Online Access:http://www.jfootankleres.com/content/5/1/11

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