Consider the following brief summary of studies:
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“Less muscular effort was needed to maintain balance. The reduced muscular effort may provide greater endurance for people while performing dynamic activities.” |
Department of Exercise and Sport Science
East Carolina University – Biomechanics Lab
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“The Alznner® [support] can change the motion of the foot, therefore altering ankle, knee and hip joint motion and upper body movement. Reduction of forces on the joints would be consistent with decreases in back and knee pain reported.” |
Biomechanics Evaluation Laboratory
Michigan State University – College of Engineering
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“The Alznner® [support] appears to be an unusual design providing both support and stability with little unwanted secondary effects.” |
Kendall Orthotics, Inc.
Institutions Supplying Measurement:
California College of Podiatry
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In 2004, a clinical study of 67 generally healthy older men and women was conducted at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Georgia using the Alznner® arch support. The study showed a statistically significant improvement in scores for balance, functional mobility, and pain reduction in the back and lower extremities excluding the ankle. In addition, 85.1% of participants reported that they benefited from wearing the arch supports. |
Department of Graduate Studies
Armstrong Atlantic State University
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