Special Design Inside Shoes Helps Prevent People From Falling Down.

　　摔倒有時會造成嚴重的健康問題，對老年人來說尤為如此。日前，英國研究人員正在對一些簡單方法進行檢測，這些方法可能有助于防止那些最易受到傷害的人跌倒。其中一個方法是檢查鞋內支持足部的特殊設計是否有助于改善人體平衡。

Anna Hatton, a Registered Physiotherapist in Britain, said: "falling down can cause other serious health problems.

We consider whether we can improve the balance by improving the texture of the inner sole of the shoe.

This is very important. It can be combined with the current preventive measures to prevent falling. "

Researchers from the medical and Social Health Research Institute of University of Teesside have cooperated with 20 volunteers, and they will cooperate with 30 other volunteers in the coming months.

The study focused on people over the age of 65, who are in good health, but have fallen at least two times in the past year.

Volunteers involved in the study were invited to a laboratory at James Cook University.

There, they will receive some simple tests related to vision, balance, muscle activation, and foot perception.

Hatton said: "every volunteer needs to go to the lab only once, and it takes only a few hours.

The test is simple and noninvasive. "

She added, "those who took part in the test said:" this is a pleasant experience, although it has not made any difference to them, but they will be pleased to think that their participation in the future can help the elderly who have balance problems. "

The 83 year old Olga Fuller and the 71 year old Arthur Shepherd were both participants in the study.

"When you suffer from falls, your confidence will be hit," Fuller said.

I once skipped the sequence dance, but started to wrestle without any sign, which made me reluctant to go out alone, for fear of falling. "

Shepherd said, "I am very interested in participating in this research, because it may help me and others in the future.

Participation is a wonderful experience, and we feel excited when we think about our participation in preventing the elderly from falling down.