Effects of Footwear on the Stability of Older Adults: A Systematic Review

VernacularTitle:鞋具对老年人身体稳定性影响的系统综述
Author: Yunqi TANG ¹ ; Peiyao LIANG ¹ ; Xinyue LI ¹ ; Yueqi HU ¹ ; Rong WANG ¹ ; Weijian DU ¹ ; Hui REN ¹ ; Cui ZHANG ^{2
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Author Information

1. College of Art and Design, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology
2. Graduate School, Shandong Physical Education University
3. esearch Lab of Sport Biomechanics, Shandong Institute of Sports Science
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: footwear; insole; fall; older adults; stability
From: Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2022;37(4):E759-E765
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Older adults have decreased control of body balance with aging and are prone to fall. As the primary point of contact between human body and ground, footwear is critical for stability of older adults. The relationship between shoe characteristics and stability of older adults was systematically reviewed to determine the effect of footwear characteristics on stability of older adults. The results show that wearing shoes with shoelaces or velcro, low heels, wide outsole and appropriate soles, or using vibrating insoles and arch support insoles can help older adults improve their stability. Excessive sole spring and low sole hardness may have adverse effects on stability of older adults. This study can provide theoretical references for older adults to choose shoes reasonably and for the manufacturers to design and make shoes to prevent falls.