Effectiveness of Shoes With Non-Slip Insole on Balance, Fear of Falling, and Fall Prevention Among Older Women: A Parallel RCT.

ABSTRACT: Background: Wearing inappropriate shoes is one of the external factors that can lead to falling, which is a significant problem for older adults. Therefore, it is crucial to consider anti-slip soles when selecting footwear to maintain balance and reduce the risk of falls. Methods: In this study, 32 aged women from Farzanegan Daily Caring Foundation in Shiraz, Southern Iran, were selected. The subjects completed demographic, FoF, BBS, and TUG scales. They were divided into four groups and each group was assigned one sole and one group was selected as control. After 3 months, the soles were evaluated. Results: The results of balance tests and comparison before and after intervention showed a significant difference between anti-slip soles and normal soles (p ≤ .05)

SUBMITTER: Norouzi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12280544 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature