Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of the BMZ insole based on the cuboid bone support theory using the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) as a dynamic balance evaluation test. Twenty normal men (20.1 ± 1.3 years) without any orthopedic or neurologic impairment participated in this study. Body sway was evaluated based on the center of pressure while participants performed the SEBT. The total locus length and the area of body sway were then measured using a zebris system. Measurements were made under 2 sets of conditions: with BMZ insoles and with non-BMZ insoles. [Results] The results obtained under the 2 sets of conditions were then compared, with the total locus length and the area of body sway found to be significantly less for subjects using BMZ insoles than for those using the non-BMZ insoles.
