Effects of An Eight-Week Insole Trial Period on the Kinematics and Muscle Activity During the Stance Phase Walking

The purpose of this study was to examine and quantify whether a neuromuscular training insole can alter muscle activation and kinematics during the stance phase of walking following two months of use. Eight males and eight females were given a neuromuscular training insole and attended collection sessions prior to the insole insertion and following eight weeks of insole use. While the insoles did not appear to have a large effect on muscle activation or lower limb and lumbar spine kinematics, they did appear to have an effect on thoracic spine movement. A reduction in thoracic spine mean, maximum, and minimum flexion angle was observed following the trial period; however, there was no indication this was a result of a change in lower limb kinematics. These findings indicated that these insoles appear safe for use and may serve to reduce thoracic spine flexion during walking.

Author dc:creator

• Cotter, Brandan Donald

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Drake, Janessa D. M.

• Biomechanics

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en

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http://hdl.handle.net/10315/32146

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oai:yorkspace.library.yorku.ca:10315/32146