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A Therapeutic Vibrating Insole Device for Postural Instability in Older People with Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Control Study
IntroductionFrail older people with diabetes often present with or develop walking impairments, in part due to lower-limb sensory-motor neuropathy....
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Effects of offloading devices on static and dynamic balance in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: A systematic review
Patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) usually have reduced somatosensory information and altered perception in feet and ankles....
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A Review of Smart Technologies Embedded in Shoes
Technological advancements in wearable devices have revolutionized smart shoes. Smart shoes are sometimes referred to as intelligent shoes or...
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Evaluation of the use of therapeutic footwear in people with diabetes mellitus – a sco** review
Foot ulcers are one of the major complications of Diabetes Mellitus and are associated with increasing rates of morbidity and mortality. It is...
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Bone stress injuries
Bone stress injuries, including stress fractures, are overuse injuries that lead to substantial morbidity in active individuals. These injuries occur...
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The Use of Posturography in Investigating the Risk of Falling in Frail or Prefrail Older People with Diabetes
BackgroundIn older people, diabetes is associated with an increased risk of falls and frailty. The value of using posturography for evaluating the...
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Effect of vibration on postural control and gait of elderly subjects: a systematic review
Background and aimGait and balance disorders are common in the elderly populations, and their prevalence increases with age. This systematic review...
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Effect of somatosensory and neurofeedback training on balance in older healthy adults: a preliminary investigation
The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of balance training with somatosensory and neurofeedback training on dynamic and static balance...
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A study of the immediate effects of glycerine-filled insoles, contoured prefabricated orthoses and flat insoles on single-leg balance, gait patterns and perceived comfort in healthy adults
BackgroundFootwear interventions are often prescribed to assist with the management of lower limb pain, injury and disease. Commercially available...
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Sensory-motor training targeting motor dysfunction and muscle weakness in long-term care elderly combined with motivational strategies: a single blind randomized controlled study
BackgroundThis study evaluated the effects of a combined innovative training regime consisting of stochastic resonance whole-body vibration (SR-WBV)...
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Effects of whole-body vibration on proxies of muscle strength in old adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis on the role of physical capacity level
BackgroundDynapenia (age-associated loss of muscle strength not caused by neurologic or muscular diseases) and functional limitations (e.g. climbing...
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Altering gait by way of stimulation of the plantar surface of the foot: the immediate effect of wearing textured insoles in older fallers
BackgroundEvidence suggests that textured insoles can alter gait and standing balance by way of enhanced plantar tactile stimulation. However, to...
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Effects of whole-body vibration on postural control in elderly: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundThis systematic review was performed to summarize the current evidence for whole body vibration (WBV) interventions on postural control in...
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Treatment of forefoot problems in older people: study protocol for a randomised clinical trial comparing podiatric treatment to standardised shoe advice
BackgroundFoot problems in general and forefoot problems in particular can lead to a decrease in mobility and a higher risk of falling. Forefoot...
