Physical Therapy Korea (한국전문물리치료학회지)

Korean Research Society of Physical Therapy (한국전문물리치료학회)
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The Effects of Customized Insoles on the Post-Work Discomfort and Pain

맞춤형 인솔이 산업체 근로자의 작업 후 신체불편지수와 통증에 미치는 영향

  • Kim, Duck-Hwa (Dept. of Biomechanics, Yonsei Ergonomic Center) ;
  • Jung, Do-Young (Dept. of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Suncheon First College) ;
  • Kwon, Oh-Yun (Dept. of Physical Therapy, College of Health Science, Yonsei University, Dept. of Ergonomic Therapy, The Graduate School of Health and Environment, Yonsei University, Institute of Health Science, Yonsei University)
  • 김덕화 (연세인간공학센타 생체역학부) ;
  • 정도영 (순천제일대학 의료보장구과) ;
  • 권오윤 (연세대학교 보건과학대학 물리치료학과, 보건환경대학원 인간공학치료학과, 보건과학연구소)
  • Received : 2006.07.01
  • Accepted : 2007.03.20
  • Published : 2007.05.21
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Abstract

In many manufacturing occupations, industrial workers reported foot or lower leg problems such as discomfort, pain or orthopedic deformities. This study investigated the effects of two different working conditions upon assembly worker's perception of discomfort and foot pain associated with various body parts. Twenty-three male volunteers performed work in the factory. Ergonomic intervention has been to modify the flooring in an attempt to alleviate the problems associated with constrained standing and walking work. The worker's standing conditions consisted of standing on a hard floor while wearing shoe insoles. Questions were asked regarding body discomfort and foot pain. Significant differences in body discomfort and foot pain were found when comparing the overall effects of wearing shoe insoles on a hard floor (p<.05). This investigation indicated that shoe insoles reduced body discomfort and foot pain (p<.05).

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