Effect of training in a sandy environment on foot morphology and function
Playing barefoot increases the amount of tactile information received from the surface of the sole, which may lead to enhanced sensory perception by the foot. In addition, owing to the unstable sandy surface, the intrinsic muscles of the foot and lower leg may strengthen to maintain balance; therefore, training on a sandy surface may lead to improved foot and balance functions.
Authors
- Toshihiro Maemichi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8683-2059)
- Shota Ichikawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7981-1679)
- Tsukasa Kumai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3738-9171)
Institutions
- Waseda University (JP)
- St. Marianna University School of Medicine (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
- Published
- 2024-09-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.09.001
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Sports Performance and Training
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.91