Open AccessEffects of a new unstable sandal construction on measures of postural control and muscle activity in women
Author(s) -
Urs Granacher,
Ralf Roth,
Thomas Muehlbauer,
RW Kressig,
Thomas Laser,
K Steinbrueck
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
schweizerische medizinische wochenschrift
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0036-7672
DOI - 10.4414/smw.2011.13182
Subject(s) - barefoot , medicine , physical medicine and rehabilitation , ankle , electromyography , balance (ability) , treadmill , stride , gait , force platform , physical therapy , anatomy
It is well established that unstable shoe constructions with rounded soles have the potential to induce acute and long-term effects on muscle activity during standing and walking. However, it is unresolved whether functional footwear with regularly shaped soles may have similar effects
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