[Purpose] This study was conducted to examine the effects of age and body mass index on
plantar cutaneous sensation in healthy women. [Subjects and Methods] Two hundred and three
healthy female volunteers over the age of 20 were included in the study. The statistical
analyses were performed by considering the age and body mass index values of the
individuals. The individuals were divided according to their ages and body mass index
values. Foot pain was measured with a visual analogue scale and plantar cutaneous
sensation using Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments. [Results] Fifty-six (27.5%) of the
participants had normal weights, 67 (33%) were overweight, and 80 (39%) were obese.
Statistical analysis revealed that as age and body mass index values increased, plantar
sensitivity decreased and the frequency and severity of pain increased. [Conclusion] It is
possible that healthy women may experience a decrease in foot plantar sensation with
increasing weight and age. If women do not have any health problems, proprioception and
sensory training must be focused on in order to prevent balance and falling problems.
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