title: Effect of different insoles on postural balance: a systematic review.
abstract: [Purpose] The aim of the present study was to perform a systematic review of the literature on the effect of different insoles on postural balance. [Subjects and Methods] A systematic review was conducted of four databases. The papers retrieved were evaluated based on the following inclusion criteria: 1) design: controlled clinical trial; 2) intervention: insole; 3) outcome: change in static postural balance; and 4) year of publication: 2005 to 2012. [Results] Twelve controlled trials were found comparing the effects of different insoles on postural balance. The papers had methodological quality scores of 3 or 4 on the PEDro scale. [Conclusion] Insoles have benefits that favor better postural balance and control.
authors.affiliation: Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidade Nove de Julho, Brazil.
authors.forename: Thaluanna Calil Lourenço
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Christovão
authors.forename: Hugo Pasini
authors.initials: HP
authors.lastname: Neto
authors.forename: Luanda André Collange
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Grecco
authors.forename: Luiz Alfredo Braun
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Ferreira
authors.forename: Renata Calhes
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Franco de Moura
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Eliege de Souza
authors.forename: Luis Vicente
authors.initials: LV
authors.lastname: Franco de Oliveira
authors.forename: Claudia Santos
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Oliveira
keywords: Foot; Postural balance; Proprioception