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KMID : 0357220100220050071
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2010 Volume.22 No. 5 p.71 ~ p.76
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The Effect of a Rollator on Plantar Pressure and Foot Balance during Gait in old-aged Adults
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Koo Hyun-Mo
Kim Min-Hee
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Abstract
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Purpose: The present study was designed to investigate the effect of a Rollator on plantar pressure and foot balance during gait in older adults.
Methods: Twenty consecutive subjects (8 men, 12 women; age: ) had the following measurements done: plantar pressure in 10 areas of the foot, foot balance including heel rotation, foot balance, forefoot balance, medial forefoot balance, and meta loading during gait with or without a Rollator.
Results: Significant differences in plantar pressure were observed in the areas of toes 2-5 or etatarsal areas 1, 4, 5 during gait with and without a Rollator. There were no significant differences in other areas of the foot. Regarding foot balance during gait with or without a Rollator, there were statistically significant differences in heel rotation, forefoot balance, medial forefoot balance, and meta loading.
Conclusion: For older adults, the use of a Rollator can decrease plantar pressure and increase foot balance in various foot areas.
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KEYWORD
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Gait, Foot balance, Old-aged adult, Plantar pressure, Rollator
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