The immediate Effects of Flexi-bar Exercise on Plantar Pressure and Center of Pressure in Standing Position

• Published in: The Journal of Korean Academy of Physical Therapy Science Vol. 31; no. 3; pp. 15 - 22
• Main Authors: Kim, Jung-hee, Lee, Jin-won, Lim, Chae-sik, Noh, Seung-min, Kim, Hui-eun, Kang, Ji-soo, Kim, Tae-ho
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 대한물리치료과학회 30.09.2024
• Subjects: 물리치료학
• ISSN: 2733-6441; 2733-645X
• DOI: 10.26862/jkpts.2024.09.31.3.15

Background: This study aimed to investigate the immediate effects of Flexi-bar exercise on plantar pressure and Center of Pressure in a standing position. Design: Single group pre-post test design Methods: Thirty healthy adult participants aged 20 to 35 years old and no recent musculoskeletal injuries were included in this single-group pre-post design study. Plantar pressure and COP data were collected using the WinTrack system before and after Flexi-bar exercise. Participants performed Flexi-bar exercises in both anterior-posterior and lateral directions for 30 seconds each. Results: The results revealed significant changes in plantar pressure and COP after Flexi-bar exercise. The support area of the left foot significantly increased (p<0.05), and a significant decrease in mean pressure was observed in the right foot (p<0.05). The total COP path length and area significantly decreased (p<0.05). Furthermore, there was a significant decrease in COP velocity along the X and Y axes (p<0.05). These findings suggest that Flexi-bar exercise can enhance plantar pressure distribution and COP movement patterns, contributing to improved balance ability. Conclusion: Flexi-bar exercise, performed in a standing position, has the potential to improve plantar pressure and COP characteristics. This exercise may serve as a valuable tool for enhancing balance ability. Further research is needed to explore the long-term effects and sustainability of these improvements. KCI Citation Count: 0