Older adult health.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Soft insole group: This group receives a soft insole with Shore A below 20 made of polyester and polyurethane sponge. Intervention 2: Textured insole group: This group receives texture
Sponsors
Shahroud University of Technology
Shahroud University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age over 65 years old Confirmation of falling risk by falling screening algorithm Pronated foot confirmation by foot posture index Independent living in the community Ability to walk without any help (for example, without a cane or walker) Medical certificate to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Institutional older adults (nursing home and hospitalized) A history of depression, anxiety, or other mental disorders confirmed by GDS-15 Presence of neurological or musculoskeletal problems (such as a history of cardiovascular disease, Parkinson's disease, lower extremity surgery, significant orthopedic disorders or acute illness) Lower extremity prosthetics Peripheral neuropathy or diabetes Dementia confirmed by MMSE Vision problem despite the glasses correction Previous use of foot orthosis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Fear of falling. Timepoint: The fear of falling is measured before, immediately and 16 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Fall Efficacy Scale International.;Dynamic balance. Timepoint: Dynamic balance is measured before, immediately and 16 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Dynamic gait index.;Static balance. Timepoint: Static balance is measured before, immediately and 16 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Frailty and Injuries: Cooperative Studies of Intervention Techniques–4.;Postural control. Timepoint: Posture control is measured before, immediately and 16 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Footscan pressure plat.;Dynamic foot pressure distribution patterns. Timepoint: Dynamic foot pressure distribution patterns is measured before, immediately and 16 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Footscan pressure plat. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comfort of the orthoses. Timepoint: The comfort of the orthoses is measured immediately after the intervention and 1 week after the intervention. Method of measurement: Comfort Index of Orthotic. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAynollah Naderi
Shahrood University of Technology
Outcome results
None listed