맞춤형 인솔이 산업체 근로자의 작업 후 신체불편지수와 통증에 미치는 영향

The Effects of Customized Insoles on the Post-Work Discomfort and Pain

In many manufacturing occupations, industrial workers reported foot or lower leg problems such as dis-comfort, pain or orthopedic deformities. This study investigated the effects of two different working con-ditions upon assembly worker’’s perception of discomfort and foot pain associated with various body parts. Twenty-three male volunteers performed work in the factorγ. Ergonomic intervention has been to modify the flooring in an attempt to alleviate the problems associated with constrained standing and walking work. The worker’s standing conditions consisted of standing on a hard floor while wearing shoe insoles. Questions were asked regarding body discomfort and foot pain. Significant differences in body discomfort and foot pain were found when comparing the overall effects of wearing shoe insoles on a hard floor (p<.05). This investigation indicated that shoe insoles reduced body discomfort and foot pain (p<.05).