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Effectiveness of a heel cup with an arch support insole on the standing balance of the elderly

BACKGROUND: The use of insoles may enhance postural stability and prevent falls. The aim of this study was to design a new insole and to explore the effectiveness of the insole on the standing balance of the healthy elderly. METHODS: The study was conducted at a community hospital. Patients older th...

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Autores principales: Chen, Tzu-Hsuan, Chou, Li-Wei, Tsai, Mei-Wun, Lo, Ming-Jor, Kao, Mu-Jung
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3933423/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24600215
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S56268