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Footwear, Orthoses, and Insoles and Their Effects on Balance in Older Adults: A Scoping Review.

Ameer Nor AzharShan M BerginShannon E MunteanuHylton B Menz
Published in: Gerontology (2024)
There is a substantial body of literature exploring the effects of footwear, orthoses, and insoles on balance in older adults. However, considerable uncertainty exists regarding the efficacy of these interventions due to variability in methodological approaches. Further high-quality research is necessary to determine whether a singular intervention or a combination of interventions is most effective for enhancing balance in older adults.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • randomized controlled trial
  • systematic review