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Improvement of postural control in the frail older adults through foot care: A pre- and post-intervention study.
Yamashita, Tomoko; Yamashita, Kazuhiko; Sato, Mitsuru; Ata, Shingo.
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  • Yamashita T; Department of Clinical Engineering, Faculty of Human Care at Makuhari, Tohto University, 1-1 Hibino, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba 261-0021, Japan; Graduate School of Informatics, Osaka Metropolitan University, 3-3-138 Sugimoto, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka 558-8585, Japan. Electronic address: tomoko.yamashita
  • Yamashita K; Department of Clinical Engineering, Faculty of Human Care at Makuhari, Tohto University, 1-1 Hibino, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba 261-0021, Japan.
  • Sato M; Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Gunma Paz University, 1-7-1 Tonya-machi, Takasaki, Gunma 370-0006, Japan.
  • Ata S; Graduate School of Informatics, Osaka Metropolitan University, 3-3-138 Sugimoto, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka 558-8585, Japan.
Med Eng Phys ; 125: 104115, 2024 03.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38508791
ABSTRACT
Frailty in older adults often leads to foot issues, increasing fall-related fracture risk. Mechanoreceptors, the pressure receptors in the foot sole, are pivotal for postural control. Foot problems can impair mechanoreceptor function, compromising balance. This study aimed to examine the effect of foot care on postural control in frail older adults. Forty-eight participants underwent a five-month monthly foot care intervention. Measurements were taken before and after this intervention. Participants stood for 45 s in a static, open-eyed position on a stabilometer. Center-of-pressure (CoP) analysis included total trajectory length, integrated triangle area, rectangular area, and range of motion in anterior-posterior and medio-lateral directions. Results indicated that foot care significantly increased toe ground contact area by 1.3 times and improved anterior-posterior motion control during static standing. Enhanced postural control resulted from improved skin condition due to foot care that intensified mechanoreceptor signal input and improved postural control output. These findings underscore the potential for reducing fracture risks in older adults through proactive foot care. The study highlights the vital role of foot care in enhancing postural control, with broader implications for aging population well-being and safety.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Anciano Frágil / Equilibrio Postural Límite: Aged / Humans Idioma: En Revista: Med Eng Phys Asunto de la revista: BIOFISICA / ENGENHARIA BIOMEDICA Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Reino Unido
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Anciano Frágil / Equilibrio Postural Límite: Aged / Humans Idioma: En Revista: Med Eng Phys Asunto de la revista: BIOFISICA / ENGENHARIA BIOMEDICA Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Reino Unido