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  • 1University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC.

Journal of Athletic Training
|November 11, 2003
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Exercise Sandals enhance lower leg muscle activity, particularly ankle muscles, during rehabilitation exercises. This study found they are as effective as traditional methods for improving muscle engagement.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Biomechanics
  • Rehabilitation Science

Background:

  • Anecdotal evidence suggests Exercise Sandals offer clinical benefits.
  • Objective research on Exercise Sandals' efficacy is limited.
  • Understanding their impact on lower leg muscle activity is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the effect of Exercise Sandals on lower leg electromyography (EMG).
  • To compare EMG activity between Exercise Sandals and traditional rehabilitation exercises.
  • To objectively assess the clinical efficacy of Exercise Sandals.

Main Methods:

  • Two within-subjects, repeated-measures designs were employed.
  • EMG amplitudes of key lower leg muscles were measured during various activities.

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  • Activities included single-leg stance, side stepping, and high knees, with and without Exercise Sandals, plus traditional exercises.

    • Main Results:

    • Exercise Sandals significantly increased lower leg EMG activity, especially in ankle invertors and evertors.
    • EMG activity with Exercise Sandals was comparable to or greater than traditional rehabilitation exercises.
    • Functional, closed kinetic chain exercises with Exercise Sandals showed notable muscle engagement.

    Conclusions:

    • Exercise Sandals are an effective tool for increasing lower extremity muscle activity.
    • Their use in functional, closed kinetic chain exercises supports their rehabilitation potential.
    • Objective EMG data validates the benefits suggested by anecdotal evidence.