This study aimed to compare the effects of Low-Dye taping and arch-support insoles on dynamic balance in adults with flexible flatfoot. A repeated-measures experimental design was used. Twenty-eight students enrolled at B University with flexible flatfoot, defined as a navicular drop of ≥1 cm, voluntarily participated in this study. All participants provided written informed consent after receiving an explanation of the study purpose and procedures. Participants were assessed under three conditions: barefoot, Low-Dye taping, and arch-support insoles. The dominant leg was determined as the leg preferred for kicking a ball, and leg length was measured to normalize reach distance. The Y-balance test was performed in the anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral directions under each condition. The order of conditions was randomized, and the greatest reach distance from three trials in each direction was recorded. No significant difference was found among the three conditions in the anterior direction (p>.05). However, significant differences were observed in the posteromedial and posterolateral directions (p<.05). Bonferroni post-hoc analysis showed that both Low-Dye taping and arch-support insoles significantly improved dynamic balance in the posteromedial and posterolateral directions compared with the barefoot condition (p<.05). These findings indicate that both Low-Dye taping and arch-support insoles are effective in improving dynamic balance in adults with flexible flatfoot and may be useful strategies for enhancing postural stability in this population.
목차
Abstract Ⅰ. 서론 Ⅱ. 연구방법 1. 연구 대상 2. 중재 방법 3. 측정 방법 4. 실험 기기 및 중재 방법 5. 통계 처리 Ⅲ. 결과 1. 로우다이 테이핑과 교정 인솔 조건에 따른 Y-balance test Ⅳ. 고찰 Ⅴ. 결론 인용문헌
키워드
Arch support insole; Dynamic balance; Flexible flatfoot; Low-dye taping; Y-balance test
저자
이효경 [ Hyo-Kyung Lee | 의료법인비에스의료재단 브레인재활요양병원 물리치료실 ]