Lower Limb Joint Disorders, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension
Conditions
Interventions
Wearing functional footwear
Sponsors
Tohto University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants who are capable of independent ambulation.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals who are unable to walk independently Individuals who are unable to attend the measurement sessions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome of this study is the improvement in physical functions, particularly focusing on toe-ground contact and lower limb muscle strength. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| (1) To evaluate the effects of footwear on gait function by comparing gait analysis and foot morphology assessments under both footwear-wearing and non-wearing conditions in the same participants. (2) To compare the incidence of newly developed joint disorders and other diseases using medical insurance claims data, adjusting for underlying health conditions. (3) To compare the rates of certification for long-term care needs and the incidence of dementia between the study group and a control group using data from the long-term care insurance system. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactKazuhiko Yamashita
Tohto University Department of Clinical Engineering, Faculty of Human Care of Makuhari
Outcome results
None listed