Reliability of plantar pressure and postural control measures of children from 4 to 12 years: analysis by baropodometry

Bittar, Karina Correia Bonalumi; Oliveira, Simone Saldanha Ignacio de; Michel, Maria Cristina Buta; Terçarolli, Sérgio Pollizio; Zamboti, Camile Ludovico; Macedo, Christiane de Souza Guerino

doi:10.1590/s1980-6574202000030002

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“…In this way, our regression analyses showed in children 7–8 years of age that the pressure in the right heel is significantly higher. In this sense, studies such as Bittar et al [ 49 ] and Feka et al [ 48 ] showed that BMI is associated with greater pressure in the hindfoot. Additionally, and regarding the difference in pressure between the left and right leg, we also found that the BMI mainly influences children of the age of 9–10 years, who tend to receive more pressure in the right foot.…”

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“…In this sense, this result is in line and in contrast with previous research, since some studies mention that there is more support in the right foot [ 48 , 50 , 51 ], while Bittar el al. [ 49 ] mention that there is more support in the left foot. Therefore, more studies are still needed to clarify this fact in children because an asymmetrical distribution of loads could lead to asymmetrical growth of the limbs or overloads, leading to postural deformities.…”

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Overweight and Obesity: Its Impact on Foot Type, Flexibility, Foot Strength, Plantar Pressure and Stability in Children from 5 to 10 Years of Age: Descriptive Observational Study

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Background: Overweight (OW) and childhood obesity (OB) may cause foot problems and affect one’s ability to perform physical activities. The study aimed to analyze the differences in descriptive characteristics, foot type, laxity, foot strength, and baropodometric variables by body mass status and age groups in children and, secondly, to analyze the associations of the BMI with different physical variables by age groups in children. Methods: A descriptive observational study involving 196 children aged 5–10 years was conducted. The variables used were: type of foot, flexibility, foot strength and baropodometric analysis of plantar pressures, and stability by pressure platform. Results: Most of the foot strength variables showed significant differences between the normal weight (NW), OW and OB groups in children aged between 5 and 8. The OW and OB groups showed the highest level of foot strength. In addition, the linear regression analyses showed, in children aged 5 to 8 years, a positive association between BMI and foot strength (the higher the BMI, the greater the strength) and negative association between BMI and stability (lower BMI, greater instability). Conclusions: Children from 5 to 8 years of age with OW and OB show greater levels of foot strength, and OW and OB children from 7 to 8 years are more stable in terms of static stabilometrics. Furthermore, between 5 and 8 years, having OW and OB implies having more strength and static stability.

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Overweight and Obesity: Its Impact on Foot Type, Flexibility, Foot Strength, Plantar Pressure and Stability in Children from 5 to 10 Years of Age: Descriptive Observational Study

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“…The data collected by baropodometric platforms can be used to analyze the influence of age stages on the static distribution of plantar pressure [4], [8], [12]. Foot pressure distribution (FPD) assessment is clinically important because it may identify anatomic foot deformities and guide the diagnosis and treatment of gait disorders and falls [7], [13].…”

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Assessment of Geriatric Foot using the Baropodometric P-walk Platform

Haisan

Monea

Grosu

2023

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The purpose of this study was to identify foot typology in senior individuals using barapodometry as an evaluation tool. 20 individuals, with a mean age of 74,35 years (15 female and 5 male), were enrolled in the study. Methodology: By utilizing the P-Walk method to assess the 12 variables in both static and dynamic ways, we discovered that there are no statistically significant differences between the two groups. Just 15% of the elderly without neurological problems have a normal foot, while the remaining 85% have a pes cavus. 25% of participants in the Parkinson's disease group have normal feet, 5% have flat feet, and 70% have pes cavus.

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Relationship between mandibular position and support planting in 7-year-old children: pilot study

Bittar¹,

Zamboti²,

Macedo³

2022

Jaw funct. orthop., craniofac. growth

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Introduction: Postural stability can be maintained in balance by muscle tone [1]. Change in the mandibular position or posture, may have influence in the postural reflex, defined as an involuntary defense movement [2] to correct deviations and keep the body in balance. If the postural change is constant, the muscles will move the mandible to a more comfortable position, with consequent postural change2 and plantar support. The aim of the study was to compare the plantar support in centralized and in lateralization mandibular position in seven years’ children. Main text: This study was approved by research ethics committee (No. 4.346.542). A pilot study was carried out with seven-year-old children of both sexes. Photogrammetry was performed with spherical markers in the region of the right tragus and chin symphysis (Fig. 1) concomitantly with baropodometry following (Fig. 2, 3) the protocol established by Bittar et al. [4]. Analysis of mandibular displacement and plantar support were performed with centralized mandibular position (maximum intercuspation) and with lateral displacement to the right and left. Statistical analysis compared the differences in mandibular displacement to the right and left sides using Student’s t test. Differences in plantar support variables with centralized mandibular position and in right and left lateralization position were established by the Anova one way test and the Bonferroni pos test. Significant statistical difference was reached by 5 %. Results: Twelve seven-year-old children were included, 20.8 (3.25) Kg and 1.18 (0.06) meters. The sample present greater lateral displacement of the mandible to the lefts compared to right side. Mandibular lateralization was confirmed with statistical difference compared to mandibular position centralized. No difference in all plantar support variables was observed between the three positions: centralized and left and right lateralization. Conclusions: No differences were observed for plantar support compared position in mandibular lateralization and centralized position. Mandibular lateralization displacements did not change plantar support.

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Reliability of plantar pressure and postural control measures of children from 4 to 12 years: analysis by baropodometry

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Overweight and Obesity: Its Impact on Foot Type, Flexibility, Foot Strength, Plantar Pressure and Stability in Children from 5 to 10 Years of Age: Descriptive Observational Study

Overweight and Obesity: Its Impact on Foot Type, Flexibility, Foot Strength, Plantar Pressure and Stability in Children from 5 to 10 Years of Age: Descriptive Observational Study

Assessment of Geriatric Foot using the Baropodometric P-walk Platform

Relationship between mandibular position and support planting in 7-year-old children: pilot study

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