EFFECTS OF WEARING ATHLETIC SHOES, FIVE‐TOED SHOES, AND STANDING BAREFOOT ON BALANCE PERFORMANCE IN YOUNG ADULTS

International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy

Elizabeth Meyer²  Derek Johnson²  Stephanie Kendrick²  Weifan Yuan²  Bryce Burton²  Barbara S. Smith¹ 

[1] Wichita State University Wichita, KS USA;Students at Wichita State University Department of Physical Therapy at the time this study was performed.

关键词: static balance;    Biodex;    postural control;    postural index;    Vibram FiveFingers;   

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学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: American Physical Therapy Association

【 摘 要 】

Almost all research using participants wearing barefoot‐style shoes study elite runners or have participants with a history of barefoot style shoe training run on a treadmill when shod or barefoot. Wearing barefoot‐style shoes is suggested as a method of transition between shod and barefoot running. Static and dynamic balance exercises also are recommended. However, little information is available on the effects five‐toed barefoot style shoes have on static balance. The purpose of this study was to examine balance of subjects barefoot, wearing Vibram FiveFingers™ barefoot‐style shoes, and regular athletic shoes with eyes closed when using the Biodex Balance System‐SD™.

【 授权许可】

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