Due to changes in foot morphology and the occurrence of foot deformities and foot pain with
ageing, older people frequently wear ill-fitting shoes. This can lead to discomfort and …

Background Standing on textured materials can improve static balance, potentially by
modulating somatosensory inputs from the soles of the feet. Research question To …

In previous studies, the influence of plantar sensation has been examined using various
textured surfaces with different stiffness materials to assess static balance. This study …

Shape memory polymers (SMPs) are an exciting class of stimuli-responsive smart materials
that demonstrate reactive and reversible changes in mechanical property, usually by …

Systematic reviews of balance control have tended to only focus on the effects of single
lower-limb stimulation strategies, and a current limitation is the lack of comparison between …

Finite element (FE) simulation provides a flexible way to evaluate seat comfort, and
employing a biomechanical human body model can improve its advantage by simulating …

Background Aging is associated with reduced postural stability and increased fall risk. Foot
orthoses have been reported as an adjuvant intervention to improve balance by stimulating …

Patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) usually have reduced somatosensory
information and altered perception in feet and ankles. Somatosensory information acts as …

Household appliances are especially important for elderly people living in homes. However,
current manufacturers and designers of home appliances do not consider elderly people …

Background Wearing a textured shoe insole can decrease postural sway during static
balance. Previous studies assessed bipedal and/or unipedal standing. In contrast, we aimed …