• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.479-486
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• 2011

This study determined the effects of the height and the quality of the material of popular heel-up insole on mean plantar foot pressure during walking. Seven healthy college students who are studying at S university in Busan were as participants in this study. After sufficiently explaining about the research to the subjects before the experiment, mean plantar foot pressures were examined using F-Scan Pressure Measure System 5.23 for the gait with shoes inserted insole and the data were compared among the height and the quality of material of insoles. In the result, there was a difference significantly in the mean plantar foot pressure followed the height of insoles both left and right. Especially, mean plantar foot pressure in left indicated significantly lower in 3 cm and 5 cm insoles than in 0 cm and 1 cm insoles. Also mean plantar foot pressure in right showed significantly lower in 3 cm and 5 cm insoles than in 0 cm, and indicated significantly lower in 5 cm insoles than in 1 cm and 3 cm insoles. The mean plantar foot pressure followed the quality of the material of insoles were different significantly. In left, the mean plantar foot pressure of urethane poly-acetyl insole was lower significantly than urethane poly-acetyl inserted air insole, power-gel insole and jelly insole. And the mean plantar foot pressure of urethane poly-acetyl insole was lower significantly than power-gel insole and jelly insole in right. We showed that 3 cm and 5 cm insoles in the height of insoles and Urethane poly-acetyl insole in the quality of material were suitable to reduce a fatigue which is felt in plantar foot during the walking.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.431-441
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• 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the changes in the contact area, maximum pressure, maximum mean pressure, and maximum force of functional insoles and general insoles when walking. Methods: Foot pressure was measured by the ignition of functional insoles and general insoles on Company N shoes. The foot pressure was measured using a precision pressure distribution meter (Pedar - X mobile system, Novel, Germany). Each insole sensor contained 99 independent cells and was inserted between the foot and the shoe. A wireless Bluetooth-type program was used to measure the pressure detected by the measuring insoles. In order to eliminate adaptation and fatigue caused by wearing the guide during the experiment, sufficient rest was taken between each experiment, and the wearing order was randomly selected. Results: Functional insole significantly increased the forefoot and midfoot (medial, lateral) (p<0.05), while total foot, forefoot, and rearfoot peak pressure significantly decreased (p < 0.05) compared to the general insole. Conclusion: In the functional insole, a high contact area was measured inside, even in the middle of the foot, leading to a proper change in foot pressure. It was confirmed that the contact area was reduced and dispersion occurred well. In addition, it was found that the maximum pressure in the front and back of the entire foot was reduced, so the weight pressure dispersion in the functional insole was evenly distributed, and the maximum average pressure change was similar.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제20권9호
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• pp.20-28
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• 2019

본 논문은 지반 조건에 따라 현재 개발 중인 팽이기초를 접목한 신발과 일반적인 신발인 워킹화의 보행시 압력분포의 비교분석에 대한 연구이다. 일반적인 신발, 현재 개발 중인 팽이기초를 접목한 신발 두 가지 카테고리의 신발이 본 연구에 사용되었으며, 실험 대상은 260mm를 착용하는 정상발의 조건에 만족하는 15명의 20대 남성을 대상으로 단단한 지반, 모래 지반에서의 실험을 실시하였다. 보행 시 압력의 측정은 Techstorm사의 무선 Insole System 을 사용하여 측정하였으며 발의 7 Zone에서 족저압을 측정하였다. 연구 결과 신발과 지반 조건에 따라 다른 최대 힘, 평균 압력, 압력 분포도를 나타냈으며, 본 연구 결과 단단한 지반 및 모래 지반에서 발 부위에 따라 족저압 분산 효과가 일반적인 신발과 현재 개발 중인 팽이기초를 접목한 신발이 서로 상이한 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 향후 보다 지속적인 연구를 통해 다양한 고무 소재를 선택하여 추가적인 실험을 통해 단단한 지반 및 모래 지반에서 모두 착용 가능한 신발의 개발에 유용하게 사용될 것으로 기대된다.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.31-36
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• 2003

본 논문에서는 일정한 충격하중을 제공하여 충격특성을 정량적으로 측정할 수 있는 시스템을 개발하고 당뇨화 안창의 소재에 대한 감쇠지수, 중앙주파수, 반발계수 등을 통하여 6종류의 당뇨화 소재와 3종류의 다밀도 당뇨화 안창의 충격특성을 측정하였다. Podian, Plastazote black, Plastazote white, Flexible PU foam, Podialene 200 blue, Podia flex 소재 중에서 감쇠지수와 반발계수는 Podian이 우수하였으며, Flexible PU foam 소재의 중앙주파수가 가장 작음을 알 수 있었다. 3종의 다밀도 안창인 AP 안창, OS 안창, PW 안창을 각각 세 부위로 나누어 안창의 종류와 부위별 충격특성을 비교한 결과 발뒤꿈치 부분이 충격완화 효과가 가장 우수함을 확인할 수 있었다. 반발계수와 중앙주파수에서는 OS 안창이 AP 안창보다 충격완화 효과가 우수함을 보였으나, 감쇠지수는 서로 유사한 견과를 보였다. PW 안창은 두 겹의 폴리우레탄이 전체에 분포되어 있으므로 부위별로 유사한 충격흡수정도를 나타내었다.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.382-390
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• 2016

이 논문에서는 커스텀 슈즈 브랜드 중 현재 국내외 인지도가 높은 주요 커스텀 슈즈 브랜드의 디자인 특성과 현황을 조사하였다. 이를 바탕으로 커스텀 슈즈 시장의 전망을 예측하여 소비자 라이프스타일과 니즈에 맞는 커스텀 슈즈 디자인 발전 방향, 전망과 수요를 제시하였다. 커스텀 슈즈의 디자인 유형을 크게 두 가지로 나누었다. 슈즈의 외관을 선택할 수 있는 '스타일 중심의 커스텀 슈즈'와 개인의 신체조건에 맞게 디자인 및 제작하는 '기능 중심의 커스텀 슈즈'로 분류하여 세부 유형별 브랜드와 현황을 연구 하였다. 스타일 중심의 커스텀 슈즈는 크게 세 가지다. 첫째, 정장화. 둘째, 스포츠 및 캐주얼 커스텀 슈즈. 마지막으로 비스포크 슈즈로 구분지어 볼 수 있다. 기능 중심의 커스텀 슈즈디자인이란 슈즈의 외관부위에 대한 맞춤보다는 인솔과 아웃솔 부분을 개인의 족형에 맞게 섬세하고 세부적으로 디자인하여 신발의 기능을 강화한 것을 말한다. 일반적으로 전문 스포츠 선수화에 활용되며, 또한 족부 장애우들의 신발에 이러한 기능성 제화기술을 접목한 정형 제화도 여기에 포함된다. 다양한 장소와 상황에 따라 본인의 취향과 개성을 표출 하는 소품 중 하나로 신발을 선택하는 소비자들이 늘어나고 있고, 발 건강에 대한 관심도 늘어나, 커스텀 슈즈 시장은 확대 발전 가능성이 높은 고부가가치 시장이라고 할 수 있다. 앞으로 3D 스캐너와 3D 프린터 발전으로 커스텀 슈즈가 며칠 만에 주문 생산 될 수 있는 시대가 도래할 것이라 예측한다. 세부 전문 인력이 더욱 필요할 것이며, 온라인 매장 한계를 극복할 슈즈피팅전문가 및 디자인 컨설턴트의 수요도 상승할 것이라 예측한다.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제47권1호
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• pp.110-122
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• 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic increased people's time at home and caused an 80% increase in noise disputes between floors. The purpose of this study is to propose suitable materials for making indoor shoes (insoles) to minimize noise between floors. Subjects without back pain and leg-related disease (e.g. arthritis, etc.) from three different age groups (childhood, adolescence, and adulthood) were recruited for the study. Five polymer insole materials were considered: Chloroprene Rubber (CR foam), Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM foam), Natural Latex foam, Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA foam), and Polyurethane (PU foam). From these materials, 20 combinations were prepared and randomly tested for noise and vibration. The results revealed a significant difference in noise and vibration levels based on the type of material used and the age of the subject. Nevertheless, all materials under consideration successfully reduced noise and vibration; in particular, type A-C greatly decreased. The CR foam material was especially effective at noise and vibration reduction (p<.01). This study suggests that adding insoles into socks that children wear at home could reduce noise vibration and disputes between floors.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.79-86
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• 2009

Purpose：The purpose of this study was to investigated the effect of stability on heel-heights of insole in healthy adults. Methods：Subjects of 39 males measured stability index of the Biodex Stability System(BSS) by wearing shoes of 2cm, 5cm insoles including bare feet. The BSS was consisted of a movable balance platform and the platform was interfaced with computer software that enables the device to serve as an assessment of balance performance. Stability index of the BSS included overall stability index(OSI), anteroposterior stability index(APSI), mediolateral stability index(MLSI). In the BSS, subjects were asked to step on to the platform of the BSS and assume a comfortable position while maintaining slight flexion in the knees, looking straight ahead. Subjects were trained for 10min for adaptation to the heel-height of insole and then they maintained double limb stance for 2min. Biodex platform set to convert Lv.8 into Lv.1 gradually. Results：There were statistically significant differences between heel-heights of insole and stability index of OSI, APSI, and MLSI(p<.05). The result of post-hoc test were as follows; 1)OSI had significant differences between bare feet and 2cm, 5cm. 2)APSI had significant differences between bare feet and 2cm, 5cm. 3)MLSI had significant differences between bare feet and 2cm, 5cm(p<.05). Conclusions：We found that the more heels of insole high, the more stability index increases. In particular, balance index of insole above 5cm more increased and we could acknowledge that the insole above 5cm more effected balance of healthy adults.

• 제어로봇시스템학회논문지
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• 제10권11호
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• pp.1022-1027
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• 2004

In this paper, an embedded foot pressure measurement system is proposed to measure foot pressure based on the embedded Linux system. To measure foot pressure data and to evaluate foot pressure distribution for the different insoles, FSR sensor, A/D converter, iPAQ PDA, and a time division measurement method are employed in the system. Utilizing this system, the foot pressure analysis has been performed for the different four shoes. The number of foot pressure/voltage conversion circuits are drastically decreased by the proposed time division measurement method from 406 to 14. The experimental results for the sandal, slipper, oxford shoes and sneakers demonstrate that the proposed system successfully performs the foot pressure measurement.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.442-449
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• 2013

This study was to compare a domestic comfort shoes to the popular import(SAS$^{(R)}$) to gain a better understanding in biomechanical characteristics for shoe design for the elderly. For each shoe type, morphologic dimensions, shock absorption, and flexibility were assessed. From subjects(n = 20, $72.4{\pm}5.5$ years, $67.7{\pm}7.9$ kg), mean peak pressure(MPP) and contact area(CA) at the plantar surface were analyzed. The domestic shoes reflecting anatomic contour of the plantar surfaces of Asians resulted in wider CA(by 30.4 $cm^2$), higher shock absorption(by 2.4%) and stiffness(by 0.5 N/mm) than the import. With the domestic shoes, significantly less MPPs were found at the forefoot(by 42~49%) regions(p < .05) and higher CA was noted additionally at hallux and lessor toes(by 26~63%). More anatomically-contoured insole and favorable mechanical characteristics may help reduce the plantar pressures more effectively and more evenly, especially across the central forefoot and midfoot regions of the plantar surface, especially for the design of the comfort shoes for the elderly.

• 대한인간공학회지
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.395-409
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• 2017

Objective: The purpose of this study was to optimize the number and positions of foot pressure sensors using the reliability analysis of the center of pressure (COP) in smart shoes. Background: Foot pressure can be different according to foot region, and it is important which region of the foot pressure needs to be measured. Method: Thirty adults (age: $20.5{\pm}1.8years$, body weight: $71.4{\pm}6.5kg$, height: $1.76{\pm}0.04m$) participated in this study. The foot pressure data were collected using the insole of Pedar-X system (Novel GmbH, USA) with a sampling frequency of 100Hz during 1.3m/s speed walking on the treadmill (Instrumented treadmill, Bertec, USA). The intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) were calculated between the COP positions using 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 99 sensors, while one-way repeated measure ANOVA was performed between the standard deviation (SD) of the COP positions. Results: The medio-lateral (M/L) COP position using 99 sensors was positively correlated with the M/L COP positions using 6, 7, and 8 sensors; however, it was not correlated with the M/L COP positions using 4 and 5 sensors during landing phase (1~4%) (p<.05). The antero-posterior (A/P) COP position using 99 sensors was positively correlated with the A/P COP positions using 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 sensors (p<.05). The SD of the COP position using 99 sensors was smaller than the SD of the M/L COP positions using 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 sensors (p<.05). Conclusion: Based on our findings, it is desirable to arrange at least 6 sensors in smart shoes. Application: The study of optimizing the number and positions of foot pressure sensors would contribute to developing more effective smart shoes using foot pressure technology.