Plantar Static Pressure Distribution in Healthy Individuals

Pomarino, David; Pomarino, Andrea

doi:10.1177/1938640014528973

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“…Hence, in the current study no leg differences between sexes in plantar load distribution were detected. Our study is in good agreement with data presented by Pomarino and Pomarino [ 33 ] where no significant differences between legs in both sexes were reported.…”

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“…These findings are consistent with those of da Rocha et al [ 27 ] confirming that, independently of weight category, rearfoot was the foot region with highest pressure distribution. Furthermore, depending on the internal and external factors, the pattern of weight distribution in different regions of the foot has been investigated and, generally, it has been reported that certain factors, [ 33 , 34 ] and specifically among children with postural deformities, [ 35 ] and different diseases, [ 36 ] as well as sport specificity [ 37 ] might determine the region of the foot which is loaded with greater plantar pressure distribution. Indeed, previous studies have reported an age effect in plantar pressure distribution in different foot regions among healthy children.…”

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“…Indeed, previous studies have reported an age effect in plantar pressure distribution in different foot regions among healthy children. [ 33 ] In fact, studies have highlighted that differences in plantar pressure are evident in children until the age of 11 years, and afterwards these discrepancies disappear. [ 34 ] However, Phethean and Nester, [ 30 ] suggested that important sex specific changes may be hidden by merging data from both sexes (boys and girls).…”

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Is bodyweight affecting plantar pressure distribution in children?

Feka¹,

Brusa²,

Cannata³

et al. 2020

Medicine

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The aim of this study is twofold: firstly, to investigate the plantar pressure distribution differences in children coming from 4 different weight categories and secondly to analyze the presence of sex-related plantar pressure distribution differences. Overall, 416 children, aged 7 to 12 years old were randomly selected from 6 different local schools, and voluntarily participated in the study. Two hundred twenty six of them were men, while 190 were women (mean age: 9.93 ± 1.02 years; height: 1.39 ± 0.8 m; body mass: 37.76 ± 10.34 kg; BMI: 19.24 ± 4.02 kg/m 2 ). Based on the body mass index (BMI) the sample was grouped in the following categories: underweight (UW); normal weight (NW); overweight (OW), and obese (OB). Besides, the plantar load distribution parameters (total plantar load distribution and load distribution in forefoot and rearfoot) were assessed employing freeMed Maxi; Sensor Medica device. Shapiro-Wilk test was used to test the data distribution. Between-groups comparisons were conducted using Mann–Whitney U test, or using Kruskal-Wallis test associated with pairwise comparisons. There were significant differences in load distribution between weight categories, with (OW) and (NW) being significantly different with (O), P = .03 and P = .04, respectively. No significant differences were found on load distribution on the rearfoot and forefoot between categories. The sex effect, particularly among boys, revealed a different pattern of load distribution among (O) compared with other categories. This effect was not detected among women. Different profile of load distribution on the rearfoot and forefoot between boys and girls was found, with girls bearing significantly more weight in the right rearfoot compared with boys ( P = .001). It can be concluded that the weight status of the children can affect the plantar load distribution, with obese category being different from (NW) and (OW). Additionally, the sex plays a role when it comes to the load distribution in different regions of the foot. Moreover, since the young age, due to growth and development process, is accompanied with anatomical foot changes which might be affected from numerous factors, assessing plantar pressure distribution in young children results to be a quite complicated matter.

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“…This was not observed in the experimental group, which may indicate that after training with the exoskeleton, load distribution within the limbs was better than after classical rehabilitation. As was reported, the appropriate load distribution should be 33% of backfoot load and 66% of forefoot load (27). In addition, as a result of training with the exoskeleton, patients significantly increased walking distance and the number of steps performed during a training unit.…”

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Effects of Exoskeleton Gait Training on Balance, Load Distribution, and Functional Status in Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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“…So far, though, only a few studies have dealt specifically with the sex of the subjects [ 9 ], [ 13 , 14 ], whereas other authors [ 15 – 17 ] have collected posturographic parameters in heterogeneous subject groups:…”

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Standard reference values of the postural control in healthy female adults aged between 31 and 40 years in Germany: an observational study

Ohlendorf

Pflaum

Wischnewski

et al. 2020

J Physiol Anthropol

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Background To detect deviations from a normal postural control, standard values can be helpful for comparison purposes. Since the postural control is influenced by gender and age, the aim of the present study was the collection of standard values for women between 31 and 40 years of age. Methods For the study, 106 female, subjectively healthy, German subjects aged between 31 and 40 years (35 ± 2.98 years) were measured using a pressure measuring platform. Results Their average BMI was 21.60 ± 4.65 kg/m2. The load distribution between left and right foot was almost evenly balanced with a median 51.46% load on the left [tolerance interval (TR) 37.02%/65.90%; confidence interval (CI) 50.06/52.85%] and 48.54% [TR 43.10/62.97%; CI 47.14/49.93%] on the right foot. The median forefoot load was 33.84% [TR 20.68/54.73%; CI 31.67/37.33%] and the rearfoot load was measured at 66.16% [TR 45.27/79.33%; CI 62.67/68.33%]. The median/mean body sway in the sagittal plane was measured 12 mm [TR 5.45/23.44 mm; CI 11.00/14.00 mm] and 8.17 mm in the frontal plane [TR 3.33/19.08 mm; CI 7.67/9.33 mm]. The median of the ellipse area is 0.72 cm2 [TR 0.15/3.69 cm2; CI 0.54/0.89°]. The ellipse width has a median of 0.66 cm [TR 0.30/1.77 cm; CI 0.61/0.78 cm] and the height of 0.33 cm [TR 0.13/0.71 cm; CI 0.30/0.37 cm]. The ellipse angle (sway, left forefoot to right rearfoot) has a mean of − 19.34° [TR − 59.21/− 0.44°; CI − 22.52/− 16.16°] and the ellipse angle sway from right forefoot to left rearfoot has a mean of 12.75° [TR 0.09/59.09°; CI 9.00/16.33°]. Conclusion The right-to-left ratio is balanced. The forefoot-to-rearfoot ratio is approximately 1:2. Also, the body sway can be classified with 12 and 8 mm as normal. The direction of fluctuation is either approx. 19° from the left forefoot to the right rearfoot or approx. 13° the opposite. Body weight, height, and BMI were comparable to the German average of women in a similar age group, so that the measured standard values are representative and might serve as baseline for the normal function of the balance system in order to support the diagnosis of possible dysfunctions in postural control.

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Plantar Static Pressure Distribution in Healthy Individuals

Abstract: Diagnostic Level IV: Case series.

Cited by 24 publications

References 13 publications

Is bodyweight affecting plantar pressure distribution in children?

Is bodyweight affecting plantar pressure distribution in children?

Effects of Exoskeleton Gait Training on Balance, Load Distribution, and Functional Status in Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Standard reference values of the postural control in healthy female adults aged between 31 and 40 years in Germany: an observational study

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