The effect of BMZ insole to support cuboid bone on dynamic balance ability in healthy adults

Takata, Yuichi; Takeda, Asami; Takahashi, Hiroki; Iizima, Mitsuhiro

doi:10.15563/jalliedhealthsci.7.7

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“…In contrast, Superfeet insoles have a shape that supports the inside of the foot, facilitating the inversion of the left foot. On level ground, Superfeet insoles were more effective than BMZ or no insoles 9) . However, on sideward slopes, BMZ insoles effectively stabilized postural sway in both normal-footed and flat-footed individuals.…”

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“…The measurements were made with the participants using the following 9) : BMZ insoles (Cuboid Power Standard, BMZ, Japan) and Superfeet insoles (Superfeet Green Performance Insoles, SUPERfeet, Ferndale, WA, USA) and no insoles. These insoles were worn by the participants with their normal, daily wear shoes.…”

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“…BMZ insoles have been reported to improve the stability of the supporting leg during the Star Excursion Balance Test and dynamic balance 9) . Improved dynamic balance may enable stable standing on uneven terrains such as slopes.…”

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Stabilization of postural sway on a sideward slope using cuboid support insoles

Takata

Fukaki²,

Matsuoka

et al. 2021

J Phys Ther Sci

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The purpose of this study was to elucidate whether insoles alter postural sway on a sideward slope rather than on level ground. [Participants and Methods] This study involved 20 flat-footed individuals and 20 normal-footed individuals. The postural sway was determined based on the total length of the locus and the body sway area, which were measured using the Zebris system. The participants were divided into three groups: the BMZ insoles, Superfeet insoles, and no insole groups. These insoles were worn by the participants with their normal shoes worn daily. [Results] The total length of the locus of the BMZ group was significantly lower than those of the Superfeet and no-insole groups. The body sway area did not significantly differ based on the insole condition.[Conclusion] BMZ insoles improve postural sway in both normal-footed and flat-footed individuals on a sideward slope.

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Stabilization of postural sway on a sideward slope using cuboid support insoles

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Fukaki²,

Matsuoka

et al. 2021

J Phys Ther Sci

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“…As for the point where the adjustment to the plantar height is applied, the reaction when the plantar height is given to the entire sole differs from person to person, which may make the gait unstable. Dynamic balance is improved by supporting the cuboid bone (Takata et al, 2016); hence, the plantar height is given not to the entire sole, but to the vicinity of the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone, including the cuboid bone. The MR fluid brake was placed outside of the sandal, and the stepping force was transmitted to the MR fluid brake by using a loadbearing part based on the leverage principle.…”

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Orthosis with a controllable plantar height for fall prevention using a compact magnetorheological fluid brake

Morimura

Yamamoto

Shiraishi

2021

Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures

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In this study, a compact magnetorheological (MR) fluid brake embedded in an orthosis was designed and fabricated to maintain plantar height for use in lateral fall prevention, and its performance and the fall prevention effect of the orthosis were evaluated. The results of the brake design and fabrication indicated that the MR fluid brake has the advantage of being compact, lightweight, and power-saving at 88.4 mm long, 128 g, using two AA batteries. Performance tests of the brake indicated that it was able to generate sufficient force (125 N) to maintain plantar height. Furthermore, through the assessments of lateral fall, the center of gravity and center of pressure inclination angle of a subject wearing the orthosis without the MR brake was determined to be 4.0°, as opposed to 4.4° with the MR fluid brake in the ON state. Therefore, the moment of force acting on the subject to prevent fall was larger, making them more stable when the MR fluid brake was in the ON state.

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The effect of BMZ insole to support cuboid bone on dynamic balance ability in healthy adults

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Stabilization of postural sway on a sideward slope using cuboid support insoles

Stabilization of postural sway on a sideward slope using cuboid support insoles

Orthosis with a controllable plantar height for fall prevention using a compact magnetorheological fluid brake

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