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KMID : 1002720150130010047
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Journal of Korean Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Association
2015 Volume.13 No. 1 p.47 ~ p.53
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Effect of Space Fabric Type Air Insole Pressure difference on Balance to Normal Adults
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Kim Gi-Chul
Lee Jeon-Hyeong
Kim Sang-Soo
Nam Hue-Hyeong
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study examined the effects of space fabric type air insole pressure differences on young adults’ dynamic balance ability.
Method: The subjects of this study were 17 young female adults without musculoskeletal system disease. Balance ability was measured by dividing the subjects into three groups: an experimental group which did not wear an air insole (insole-off group), an experimental group which wore an air insole to which air pressure of 0.55㎏/㎠ was applied (insole-0.55 group), and an experimental group which wore an air insole to which air pressure of 0.75㎏/㎠ was applied (insole-0.75 group). For dynamic balance, the subjects stood on a balance pad, and perimeter length and medium speed were measured three times. The averaged values were recorded and statistically processed.
Result: There were significant differences in average speed, and the insole-0.75 group’s average speed decreased compared to the insole-off group and the insole-0.55 group. Although the total movement distance did not statistically differ, the insole-75 group’s movement distance decreased compared to the insole-off group and the insole-0.55 group.
Conclusion: Application of a space fabric type air insole, in particular insole-0.75, was helpful in improving balance ability. This is considered to occur because the space fabric structure was conducive to decreasing sway and producing balance.
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KEYWORD
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Fabric type air insole, Balance, Air pressure
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