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Korea Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Association (대한고유수용성신경근촉진법학회)
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Effects of Functional Insole Application Using the Hallux Point on Dynamic Balance

할룩스 포인트를 이용한 기능성 인솔 착용 시 동적균형에 미치는 영향

  • Su-Kyoung Lee (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Nursing and Healthcare Sciences, Dong-Eui University) ;
  • Im-Rak Choi (Department of Rehabilitation Therapy Team, Good Samsun Hospital)
  • 이수경 (동의대학교 물리치료학과) ;
  • 최임락 (좋은삼선병원 재활치료팀)
  • Received : 2024.07.28
  • Accepted : 2024.08.16
  • Published : 2024.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of functional insole application using a hallux point on dynamic balance. Methods: Twenty-nine participated in this study. The experiment investigated changes in dynamic balance with the use of a functional insole that emphasized the hallux point. After explaining the experiment to the subjects, the Y-balance test was conducted to measure dynamic balance before the insole was applied. The test was then repeated after the functional insole with the hallux point was. Paired t-tests were used to analyze the statistical differences before and after the application of the functional insole with the hallux point. Results: The functional insole that emphasizes the hallux point significantly increased the distance in the anterior (p<0.05), posteromedial (p<0.05), posterolateral (p<0.05) directions as well as the composite score measured by the Y-balance test compared to before the insole application. Conclusion: The use of a functional insole that emphasizes the hallux point can help the foot pronate during dynamic balance, thereby improving balance through the control of the sole.

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