Efficacy of Arch Insoles in the Dynamic Postural Control for the Elderly

Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital60 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to measure the ability of balance controlling and test the evaluation of clinical trials with different arch insoles. The investigators want to find out the difference and efficacy of arch insoles in the dynamic postural control for the elderly.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Balance; Distorted

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 65 YearsMax age: 75 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * no cognition problem. (mini-mental state examination \[MMSE\] \> 23) * no sensory or motor problem * no use drugs about balance control * lower extremity without any traumatic injury Exclusion Criteria: * Cognition impairment * with specific neurological deficits resulting from neuropathy, neuromuscular disorders or spinal stenosis * use drugs about balance control * total joint arthroplasty

Locations (1)

Taipei Medical University - Wanfang Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan

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