Total Pressure Management and Balance-enhancing Geriatric Footwear

The loss of plantar sensitivity in elderly people correlates with the impaired control of balance and an increased likelihood of falling. This project adopts the concepts of plantar pressure management and sensation stimulation to develop a geriatric indoor footwear for them, which features specially designed raised texture on the insole surface and a three-dimensional midsole structure. The footwear not only enhances tactile sensation for improving balance and stability of walking, but also provides total plantar pressure management for adequate support and protection. The wearer’s mobility and quality of life is thus highly improved.