The Immediate Effects of Vibrotexture Shoe Insoles on Quiet Standing Balance and Lower Limb Muscle Activity in Healthy Young Adults

Wearing vibrotexture insoles for the first time does not appear to alter standing balance in young adults. However, textured insoles do alter COP ML path length and rectus femoris amplitude. These findings highlight the need to investigate vibrotexture insoles in more dynamic tasks and in populations with reduced foot sensation, where their effects may be more pronounced.