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What was investigated?

The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between plantar pressure pattern and wearing comfort of five different prefabricated insoles. Therefore wearing comfort was assessed by a questionnaire and the use of a visual analogue scale. Plantar pressure was measured by a Pedar- X system. 31 runners were tested.

These are the results:

• Flexibility is the key factor for comfort
• currexSole shows the highest wearing comfort
• Pressure load under the foot will not be increased

* Reference: Björn Braunstein, Niko Schulze, Gert-Peter Brüggemann. German Sport University Cologne (2015)

What was investigated?

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of an arch support orthotics (BIKEPRO) in injury preventing and performance improvement during powered cycling. 23 male professional cyclists were recruited.

These are the results:

• More musclepower of Vastus Lateralis
• The range of motion of the ankle joint is reduced, resulting in an increased horizontal knee stability
• Improved recovery time of Biceps Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Peroneus Longus, Gastrocnemius
• Enhance Muscular Output during EMG measurement of Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Gastrocnemius

* Reference: SaiWei Yang. University Taipei (2013)

What was investigated?

Purpose of the study was to evaluate if the EDGEPRO could effectively control the posture sway, reduce muscle power as well as increase the accuracy of shots. 26 experienced golf players were recruited. They used their own shoes with the currexSole EDGEPRO insole.

These are the results:

• Variance of path angle decreased and implies an increase of the swing dynamic stability and accuracy of shots
• Smaller sway area of center of pressure. Thereby the stability is increased
• Less muscle power is required

* Reference: Chun-Ju Chang, SaiWei Yang, Ching-Wie Chang. University Taipei (2013)

What was investigated?

The aim of the study was to evaluate the swing stability and performance with currexSole insoles. The 19 golf players had achieved training for two years. They had to hit the maximum distance with a 5 iron club. The hitting speed, swing ratio, path angle and clubface angle were measured.

These are the results:

• Increased stability during swinging performance
• The variability of all detected parameters is reduced, therefore an increased performance is induced

* Reference: Chun-Ju Chang, SaiWei Yang, Keh-Tao Liu. University Taipei (2014)

What was investigated?

The purpose of the study was to investigate differences between insole with foot arch (currexSole) and normal insole in static balance and tennis performance. 20 college male tennis players were recruited and biomechanical parameters were collected.

These are the results:

• Reduced ground reaction force
• Improved tennis performance in ground stroke
• Reduced shear force in ankle and knee
• Reduced range of motion in the ankle indicated increased stability and reduced the risk of supination trauma

* Reference: Zong-Rong Chen, Chia-Hsun Su, Shu-Yueh Chan. University Taipei (2015)

What was investigated?

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of currexSole insoles on balance, impact force of lower extremity, ball velocity and pitching control during pitching fastball. 22 Division I collegiate baseball players participated in this study.

These are the results:

• The lateral-medial knee flexion was significantly reduced, which indicates an increased knee stability
• The angular between inversion and eversion of the ankle is reduced, thus providing a greater ankle stability
• Pitching control was improved, the ball hit the target accurate

* Reference: Hsien-Te Peng, Jin-Cai Chen, Shih-Kuei Huang. University Taipei (2015)

What was investigated?

The aim of the study is to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal discomfort amongst workers in order to reduce injuries. The questionnaire measures the degree of discomfort. There was an intervention with currexSole insoles

These are the results:

• After first week usage the pain was reduced
• Starting point of heel pain was 90 %. After first week discomfort dropped by 20% and after a duration of four weeks, the discomfort dropped until 50%.
• After 20 weeks of using insoles, the pain scale and discomfort level has evened off with a decrease of 40 %

* Reference: Wenn-Lian William Lee, Sai-Wie Yang, Keh-Tao Liu, University Taichung (2014)

研究目的為何?

研究的目標在於調查穿著5種不同半客製化足墊舒適性與足壓分布的關係。穿著舒適性是由藉由視覺疼痛類比量(VAS)表來做評估。足部壓力分佈則由Pedar-X system來量測。總共有31位跑者參與實驗。

實驗結果顯示:

• 彈性是影響穿著舒適性的關鍵因素
• currexSole有最佳的穿著舒適性
• 足底壓力不會增加

* Reference: Björn Braunstein, Niko Schulze, Gert-Peter Brüggemann. German Sport University Cologne (2015)

研究的目的是什麼?

此篇研究的目的在於了解強力踩踏情況下，使用功能性足弓墊(BIKEPRO)對於避免運動傷害及改善運動表現的效益。總共有23位專業自行車手參與研究。

研究結果顯示：

• 增進股外斜肌力量輸出
• 踝關節動做角度變小，從而提升膝關節水平方向的穩定度
• 改善股二頭肌，股外斜肌，骨直肌，腓骨長肌，腓腸肌的恢復時間
• 肌電圖顯示可提升股外斜肌，股直肌，腓腸肌的肌力輸出

* Reference: SaiWei Yang. University Taipei (2013)

研究的目的為何?

此篇研究的目的在於使用EDGEPRO是否能有效控制姿勢晃動，降低用力及提升揮擊時的精準度。共有26位資深高爾夫球選手參與研究。他們穿著自己的球鞋並使用EDGEPRO受測。

研究結果顯示：

• 揮桿路徑角度偏移程度降低，顯示揮桿動作的動態穩定性及精準度提升。
• 壓力中心晃動範圍減小，肢體穩定性提升
• 揮擊時用力程度降低

* Reference: Chun-Ju Chang, SaiWei Yang, Ching-Wie Chang. University Taipei (2013)

研究的目的是什麼?

此篇研究的目的在評估使用currexSole是否能增加揮桿穩定性及提升運動表現。共有19位受訓兩年的高爾夫球選手參與研究。他們使用5號鐵桿揮擊最大距離。實驗記錄揮桿速度、晃動比率、路徑角度、揮桿面傾角。

研究結果顯示：

• 提升揮桿動作的穩定性
• 所有量測數據都降低，促進運動表現

* Reference: Chun-Ju Chang, SaiWei Yang, Keh-Tao Liu. University Taipei (2014)

研究的目的為何?

此篇研究的目的在調查使用足弓墊(currexSole)及一般鞋墊對於靜態平衡及網球運動表現的差異分析。共有20位大學男網選手參與實驗並記錄生物力學數據。

• 降低地面反作用力
• 改善底線抽球運動表現
• 降低膝關節及踝關節剪力
• 降低踝關節動作角度，提升穩定性並且降低腳踝扭傷風險。

* Reference: Zong-Rong Chen, Chia-Hsun Su, Shu-Yueh Chan. University Taipei (2015)

研究目的為何?

此篇研究的目的在於了解投擲快速球時，使用currexSole功能性足墊維持姿勢平衡、下肢衝擊力、球速及控球力的效益評估。共有22位棒球選手參與此實驗。

實驗結果發現：

• 膝關節水平面彎曲程度顯著降低，顯示膝關節穩定性提升
• 踝關節內外翻角度下降，顯示提供更好的踝關節穩定性
• 控球力提升，擲球精準擊中目標。

* Reference: Hsien-Te Peng, Jin-Cai Chen, Shih-Kuei Huang. University Taipei (2015)

研究目的為何？

此篇研究的目的在於調查勞動工作者肌肉骨骼不適感的盛行率，以避免職業傷害。使用問卷調查身體不適的程度並使用currexSole介入改善問題。

研究結果顯示：

• 使用一週後，肢體疼痛感下降
• 剛開始足跟痛的情形高達90%，使用第一週後不適程度下降20%，四週後身體不適感下降至50%
• 持續使用足墊20週後，疼痛量表及身體不適量表都低於40%

* Reference: Wenn-Lian William Lee, Sai-Wie Yang, Keh-Tao Liu, University Taichung (2014)