| Autor: |
Araguas Garcia, Caleb, Corbi Soler, Francisco |
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Foot; Sep2018, Vol. 36, p43-48, 6p |
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Abstract Tactile information picked up by plantar receptors provides afferent sensory information that is fundamental for controlling body balance. Plantar hyperkeratoses may alter the quality and quantity of such information, thereby modifying balance. Aim Analyse how plantar hyperkeratosis debridement affects static body balance in subjects of 65 years of age or older. Methods In order to analyse the impact of hyperkeratoses on balance, 50 older people took part in this study. Pain caused by plantar hyperkeratoses was measured on a visual analogue scale. Static balance was assessed on a pressure sensitive platform. The treatment was scalpel debridement of hyperkeratoses. Results Pain decreased significantly (p = 0.03). Regarding the variables analysed, significant differences were found between pre- and post-treatment values in anteroposterior length (Length, mm) (p = 0.032) and anteroposterior amplitude (Amp, mm) (p = 0.044) of the centre of plantar pressure with eyes open. Conclusions Plantar hyperkeratosis debridement is capable of interfering favourably with sensory afferent inputs, thereby improving control of stability and modifying stabilometric readings in the AP component when a subject balance with eyes open. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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