PNF and Movement 2024; 22(2): 267-274
https://doi.org/10.21598/JKPNFA.2024.22.2.267
Effects of Functional Insole Application Using the Hallux Point on Dynamic Balance
Su-Kyoung Lee, P.T., Ph.D.1⋅Im-Rak Choi, P.T., Ph.D.2†
1Department of Physical Therapy, College of Nursing and Healthcare Sciences, Dong-Eui University
2Department of Rehabilitation Therapy Team, Good Samsun Hospital
Correspondence to: †Im-Rak Choi (irchoi@hanmail.net)
Received: July 28, 2024; Revised: August 14, 2024; Accepted: August 16, 2024; Published online: August 31, 2024.
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Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of functional insole application using a hallux point on dynamic balance.
Methods: Twenty-nine participated in this study. The experiment investigated changes in dynamic balance with the use of a functional insole that emphasized the hallux point. After explaining the experiment to the subjects, the Y-balance test was conducted to measure dynamic balance before the insole was applied. The test was then repeated after the functional insole with the hallux point was. Paired t-tests were used to analyze the statistical differences before and after the application of the functional insole with the hallux point.
Results: The functional insole that emphasizes the hallux point significantly increased the distance in the anterior (p<0.05), posteromedial (p<0.05), posterolateral (p<0.05) directions as well as the composite score measured by the Y-balance test compared to before the insole application.
Conclusion: The use of a functional insole that emphasizes the hallux point can help the foot pronate during dynamic balance, thereby improving balance through the control of the sole.
Keywords: Insole, Hallux point, Dynamic balance, Y-balance test

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