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ArticleBMC geriatrics2024

Effects of integrated intrinsic foot muscle exercise with foot core training device on balance and body composition among community-dwelling adults aged 60 and above.

Sheng-Lun Kao, Mei-Lan Hsiao, Jen-Hung Wang, Chen-Sheng Chen, Shin-Yuan Chen, Yung-Jeng Shiau, Chich-Haung Yang

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Article in BMC geriatrics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05750888 (Effects of Integrated Foot Core Strengthening With Exerciser Device on Balance Control and Walking in the Elderly With and Without Sarcopenia), which is not on this map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Effects of Integrated Foot Core Strengthening With Exerciser Device on Balance Control and Walking in the Elderly With and Without Sarcopenia

TypeinterventionalSponsorBuddhist Tzu Chi General HospitalRan2022 to 2023Enrolled60ConditionsSarcopenia, Muscle Weakness, Walking, Difficulty, Balance ControlArmsintegrated exercise therapy with 3D printing exerciser for training intrinsic foot muscles, regular exercises for the elderly
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Sheng-Lun KaoDepartment of Family Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, No. 707, Sec. 3, Chung Yang Rd., Hualien, 970, Taiwan.
Mei-Lan HsiaoDepartment of Nursing, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, No. 707, Sec. 3, Chung Yang Rd., Hualien, 970, Taiwan.
Jen-Hung WangDepartment of Medical Research, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, No. 707, Sec. 3, Chung Yang Rd., Hualien, 970, Taiwan.
Chen-Sheng ChenDepartment of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, No. 155, Sec. 2, Linong St., Beitou District, Taipei, 112, Taiwan.
Shin-Yuan ChenDepartment of Neurosurgery, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, No. 707, Sec. 3, Chung Yang Rd., Hualien, 970, Taiwan.
Yung-Jeng ShiauDepartment of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, No. 701, Sec. 3, Chung Yang Rd., Hualien, 970, Taiwan.
Chich-Haung YangDepartment of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, No. 701, Sec. 3, Chung Yang Rd., Hualien, 970, Taiwan. r.chyang@gms.tcu.edu.tw.

Funding

Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation TCMF-A 107-01-08Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation TCRD 109-49National Science and Technology Council MOST 110-2410-H-320-012
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundEvidence on the effects of plantar intrinsic foot muscle exercise in older adults remains limited. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of an integrated intrinsic foot muscle exercise program with a novel three-dimensional printing foot core training device on balance and body composition in community-dwelling adults aged 60 and above.

methodsA total of 40 participants aged ≥ 60 years were enrolled in this quasi-experimental, single-group, pretest-posttest design; participants were categorized into two groups, those with balance impairment and those without balance impairment. The participants performed a 4-week integrated intrinsic foot muscle exercise program with a three-dimensional printing foot core training device. The short physical performance battery (SPPB) and timed up and go test were employed to evaluate mobility and balance. A foot pressure distribution analysis was conducted to assess static postural control. The appendicular skeletal muscle mass index and fat mass were measured by a segmental body composition monitor with bioelectrical impedance analysis. The Wilcoxon signed rank test was used to determine the difference before and after the exercise program.

resultsAmong the 40 enrolled participants (median age, 78.0 years; female, 80.0%; balance-impaired group, 27.5%), the 95% confidence ellipse area of the center of pressure under the eyes-closed condition was significantly decreased (median pretest: 217.3, interquartile range: 238.4; median posttest: 131.7, interquartile range: 199.5; P = 0.001) after the exercise. Female participants without balance impairment demonstrated a significant increase in appendicular skeletal muscle mass index and a decrease in fat mass. Participants in the balance-impaired group exhibited a significant increase in SPPB.

conclusionsIntegrated intrinsic foot muscle exercise with a three-dimensional printing foot core training device may improve balance and body composition in adults aged 60 and above.

trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05750888 (retrospectively registered 02/03/2023).

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Body CompositionFootIndependent LivingMuscle, SkeletalPostural BalanceAgedAged, 80 and overExercise TherapyFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedBalanceBody compositionIntrinsic foot muscleMobilityOlder adult

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PMID38714957
PMCPMC11075247

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