Effect of the mechanical plantar stimulation for plantar cutaneous sensitivity and the toe gripping strength

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  • 足底への感覚刺激が足底感覚および足趾把持力に及ぼす影響
  • アシゾコ エ ノ カンカク シゲキ ガ アシゾコ カンカク オヨビ ソクシハジリョク ニ オヨボス エイキョウ

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[Purpose] This study investigated the effect of the short term intervention of mechanical plantar stimulation for plantar cutaneous sensitivity or the toe gripping strength. [Method] Twenty two young adults participated in this study, andtheywereassigned to intervention group or control group so that the sex ratio was equality. The plantar two-point discrimination, toe gripping strength and Functional reach test were measured in all participants at pre and post intervention. As an intervention stimulus, intervention group was standing on spike insoles for 3 minutes, and control group was bare foot standing on flat floor for 3 minutes. [Result] Plantar two-point discrimination decreased significantly in both groups (p<0.05), and FRT increased significantly in intervention group (p<0.05). Toe gripping strength was not significant increase in both groups.[Conclusion] These results revealed that the short term intervention of mechanical plantar stimulation is effective for dynamic balance ability; however, plantar cutaneous sensitivity and the toe gripping strength are not affected of it. It indicate that the improvement of dynamic balance ability is not depends on the changes of the plantar cutaneous sensitivity and toe gripping strength.

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