P 142 – Plantar pressure distributions in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with a limp, a shuffle or other walking abnormalities which are appeared parallel with COPD severity. One of the possible explanation of these reported disorders during walking could be related with poor peripheral muscle strength which is commonly seen in this population. It is not only led to disturb biomechanical aspects of normal walking, it may also alter plantar pressure distribution which is essential for proper co-contraction mechanisms of lower extremity muscles [1 –3].

Source: Gait and Posture - July 24, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: A. Y ıldız, E. Yildirim, O. Ozturk, I. Demirbuken, M. Ozturk, M.G. Polat Tags: Short communication Source Type: research