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Korea Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Association (대한고유수용성신경근촉진법학회)
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Effect of Space Fabric Type Air Insole Pressure difference on Balance to Normal Adults

공간직물형 에어 인솔의 공기압 차이가 젊은 성인의 균형 능력에 미치는 영향

  • 김기철 (대구보건대학교 물리치료과) ;
  • 이전형 (대구보건대학교 물리치료과) ;
  • 김상수 (대구보건대학교 물리치료과) ;
  • 남휴형 ((주)만투)
  • Received : 2014.02.20
  • Accepted : 2015.03.15
  • Published : 2015.03.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study examined the effects of space fabric type air insole pressure differences on young adults' dynamic balance ability. Method: The subjects of this study were 17 young female adults without musculoskeletal system disease. Balance ability was measured by dividing the subjects into three groups: an experimental group which did not wear an air insole (insole-off group), an experimental group which wore an air insole to which air pressure of $0.55kg/cm^2$ was applied (insole-0.55 group), and an experimental group which wore an air insole to which air pressure of $0.75kg/cm^2$ was applied (insole-0.75 group). For dynamic balance, the subjects stood on a balance pad, and perimeter length and medium speed were measured three times. The averaged values were recorded and statistically processed. Result: There were significant differences in average speed, and the insole-0.75 group's average speed decreased compared to the insole-off group and the insole-0.55 group. Although the total movement distance did not statistically differ, the insole-75 group's movement distance decreased compared to the insole-off group and the insole-0.55 group. Conclusion: Application of a space fabric type air insole, in particular insole-0.75, was helpful in improving balance ability. This is considered to occur because the space fabric structure was conducive to decreasing sway and producing balance.

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