Investigating the impact of various insole applications on balance and postural stability in the elderly

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dc.contributor.authorÖztürk, Başar
dc.contributor.authorÖzdinçler, Arzu Razak
dc.contributor.authorKoçyiğit, Ahmet
dc.contributor.authorKara Kaya, Begüm
dc.contributor.authorKısa, Eylül Pınar
dc.date.accessioned2025-11-25T15:49:50Z
dc.date.available2025-11-25T15:49:50Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentİstanbul Medipol Üniversitesi, Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi, Ergoterapi Bölümü
dc.description.abstractObjectives: Aging leads to physical and cognitive declines, notably affecting balance and motor skills, making falls a prevalent health concern among the elderly. Falls, a significant health issue among the elderly, often stem from these impairments. This study aims to investigate the impact of different insole materials, specifically cork and silicone, on balance and postural stability in the elderly. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted at the Istanbul Barinyurt Elderly Care Center with 24 participants, divided into two groups to test cork and silicone insoles. Balance parameters, plantar pressure, the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, and the Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test were used as measures. Data analysis was performed using the Mann-Whitney U and Wilcoxon tests. Results: Post-intervention, the cork insole group showed significant improvements in balance, maximum plantar pressure, and functional mobility tests compared to the silicone insole group. While both insoles enhanced certain balance parameters and walking performance, cork insoles proved more effective in key outcomes. Additionally, maximum plantar pressure for the cork insoles group decreased significantly, indicating better pressure distribution and potentially enhanced balance. Conclusion: Cork insoles are superior to silicone insoles in improving balance and postural stability among the elderly. This study supports using cork insoles as part of fall prevention strategies, emphasizing the importance of material properties in orthopedic insole design. Future research should explore long-term effects and integrate insoles with other postural stability methods for comprehensive elderly care.
dc.description.sponsorshipScientific Research Projects Coordination Unit of Biruni University
dc.identifier.citationÖztürk, B., Özdinçler, A. R., Koçyiğit, A., Kara Kaya, B. ve Kısa, E. P. (2025). Investigating the impact of various insole applications on balance and postural stability in the elderly. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 41, 199-205. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.024
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.024
dc.identifier.endpage205
dc.identifier.issn1360-8592
dc.identifier.issn1532-9283
dc.identifier.pmid39663088
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85210067722
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ2
dc.identifier.startpage199
dc.identifier.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.024
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12511/13242
dc.identifier.volume41
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001370344300001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ3
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMed
dc.institutionauthorKısa, Eylül Pınar
dc.institutionauthorid0000-0003-4707-4528
dc.language.isoen
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/embargoedAccess
dc.subjectBalance
dc.subjectElderly Mobility
dc.subjectOrthopedic Insoles
dc.subjectPlantar Pressure Distribution
dc.subjectPostural Stability
dc.titleInvestigating the impact of various insole applications on balance and postural stability in the elderly
dc.typeArticle

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