ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2021
Effects of Balance Shoes on Balance and Postural Stability in the Elderly: A Crossover, Controlled, Randomized Single-Blind Study.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Footwear Characteristics and Their Impact on Gait and Balance in Older Adults: A Systematic Review of Recent Evidence.Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · 2026Pooled it
- Unraveling the Impact of Destabilizing Shoes on Balance Control and Fall Prevention in Older Adults: A Systematic Review.Annals of geriatric medicine and research · 2024Pooled it
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- Enhancing Footwear Safety for Fall Prevention in Older Adults: A Comprehensive Review of Design Features.Annals of geriatric medicine and research · 2024Review
- Effects of supportive and minimalist footwear on standing balance and walking stability in older women.Journal of foot and ankle research · 2023Article
- Effectiveness of Shoes With Non-Slip Insole on Balance, Fear of Falling, and Fall Prevention Among Older Women: A Parallel RCT.Sage open agingArticle
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Abstract
The risk of falling increases with age. Individuals wearing unadapted shoes present an aggravating risk factor. The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of specifically designed balance shoes on balance and postural stability in healthy elderly people compared to that of their usual shoes. In total, 21 healthy individuals aged 65-84 years (76.0 ± 8.0 years) performed balance tests (bipedal with open or closed eyes, unipedal with open eyes, limits of stability, and step cadence) while wearing their (i) personal shoes or (ii) balance shoes (Axis Comfort Development©). Three test sessions were conducted with personal and balance shoes. The first served as the baseline, and the other two were performed after a familiarization period of several days with the personal or balance shoes. The perception of balance shoe efficiency was documented using a questionnaire. The balance shoes significantly improved bipedal balance with closed eyes. Moreover, the familiarization period significantly improved unipedal balance with open eyes. Most subjects felt safer and stabler using balance shoes. The investigated specifically designed balance shoes were effective in elderly individuals in improving postural balance compared to personal shoes. The balance shoes could, therefore, reduce the falling risk in healthy elderly people.
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