Effect of Different Insoles on Postural Balance: A Systematic          Review

Christovão, Thaluanna Calil Lourenço; Neto, Hugo Pasini; Grecco, Luanda André Collange; Ferreira, Luiz Alfredo Braun; Moura, Renata Calhes Franco de; Souza, Maria Eliege de; Oliveira, Luís Vicente Franco de; Oliveira, Cláudia Santos

doi:10.1589/jpts.25.1353

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“…Maintaining balance depends on receiving accurate information from visual, vestibular, and somatosen-sory systems [2][3][4][5][6][7]. Somatosensory system consists of a series of superficial and deep mechanoreceptors [2].…”

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Immediate Effect of Textured Insole on Static Balance in Individuals With Flexible Flatfoot

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Introduction: Flatfoot is a common orthopedic disorder in the world. Some investigations have demonstrated flatfoot as the cause of many problems such as balance impairment by affecting the proprioception of the soles. Balance reduction can lead to injuries too. In this regard, textured surfaces can be used for stimulating somatosensory system as well as improving proprioception. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the role of textured insole on somatosensory system stimulation and consequently its effect on the balance improvement in individuals with flatfooted. Material and Methods:This study is a kind of interventional quasi-experimental research. Twenty male students of Iran University of Medical Sciences (Mean [SD] age 22.1 [1.3] years with bilateral flexible flatfoot) were recruited in this study by convenience sampling method. The study variables were as follows: anteroposterior and mediolateral displacements and total velocity of the center of pressure that were measured using a Kistler force plate instrument. Repeated measures ANOVA test was used to compare the test values.Results: Textured insole reduced the average of all measured parameters in eyes closed condition. This reduction was significant in both anteroposterior displacement and total velocity parameters (P<0.05). Surprisingly, the common arched medical insole leads to balance reduction when used in shoe.Conclusion: Data analysis demonstrated that using textured insoles can be effective in balance improvement in individuals with flexible flatfooted. This can be the result of extroception and proprioception improvement. On the other hand, we found that common traditional insoles can disturb balance in this group of patients.

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Immediate Effect of Textured Insole on Static Balance in Individuals With Flexible Flatfoot

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“…Regarding the insoles, mechanoreceptors respond to mechanical stimuli, including recesses and stretching of the skin that provide information about texture which allows detection of the spacing, roughness, and direction of the texture pattern. Thus, the aim when using textured surfaces is to increase the sensory input [26][27] .…”

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Effects of application of texture insoles on the balance of subjects with Multiple Sclerosis

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Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects on static and dynamic balance after the use of textured insoles. Method: Fifteen subjects with multiple sclerosis were evaluated before using the insoles, after using them for 1 month, and after 2 months without using, them using the following measuring instruments: the Berg Balance Scale, Dynamic Gait Index, and 10-meter Walk Test, a means of functional gait assessment. Results: Improvement was observed in the Berg Balance Scale and Dynamic Gait Index scores, walking time, number of steps and step length after using the insoles for 1 month. The improvement in Berg Balance Scale score remained after two months without the insoles and there were no changes in gait speed. Conclusion: The use of textured insoles was effective as an intervention to improve static and dynamic balance in patients with multiple sclerosis.

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“…Properly fitted orthotics can increase balance as can the addition of simple exercises [9][10][11]. Research has reported advantages of inserts for increasing balance, but few studies have compared the effectiveness of these different inserts [12]. Non-specific foot pain negatively affects a person's ability to perform activities of daily living [1,2,13].…”

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Effectiveness of a Commercially Available Orthotic Insert

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Wallmann²

2016

Int J Neurorehabilitation Eng

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Background: Foot pain is a non-specific complaint among individuals who stand for extended periods of time. Prefabricated inserts have been effective for increasing balance and managing pain. One manufacturer has developed a line of general inserts for that purpose. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a commercially available orthotic insert on balance, pain, and plantar foot pressures as well as to determine if enhancing balance may decrease pain.

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Effect of Different Insoles on Postural Balance: A Systematic Review

Cited by 46 publications

References 18 publications

Immediate Effect of Textured Insole on Static Balance in Individuals With Flexible Flatfoot

Immediate Effect of Textured Insole on Static Balance in Individuals With Flexible Flatfoot

Effects of application of texture insoles on the balance of subjects with Multiple Sclerosis

Effectiveness of a Commercially Available Orthotic Insert

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