The Biomechanical Effects of Backpack Weight on Foot Plantar Pressures Among Long-Distance Hikers: Observational study
Coral Moya-Cuenca,
Sara Zúnica-García,
Alba Gracia-Sánchez
et al.
Abstract:Background Hiking is a prevalent activity with most participants carrying gear in backpacks. Though health experts recommend backpack weight not surpass 10–15% of a hiker's body weight, the effects on foot plantar pressures remain unclear.Methods Our cross-sectional observational study aimed to assess how varying backpack weights impact foot plantar pressure distribution during walking. We enlisted hikers who had covered at least 20 km in the preceding 24 hours. We recorded participants' sociodemographic and c… Show more
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