Background: there is a high risk of falls in older adults. One of the factors contributing to fall episodes is advancing age due to deterioration of the proprioceptive system. Certain clinical procedures improve balance and posture such as the use of insoles. Objetive: to evaluate the impact of hard and soft insoles on static foot balance in healthy older adults compared to barefoot people. Methods: a clinical trial was conducted with a sample size of 31 healthy with a mean age of 69.03±3.82 years. Postural control willevaluated in different conditions of barefoot balance with hard and soft insoles.
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Timeframe: Pre intervention, 3 months post intervention, 6 months post intervention