Functional, Impulse-Based Quantification of Plantar Pressure Patterns in Typical Adult Gait

Foot deformities are a frequent cause of pain, fatigue, and dysfunction [1,2]. Diagnosis and management of such deformities can be complex, and over-treatment can lead to unnecessary costs for patients and the health care system [3,4]. In this light, plantar foot pressure measurements provide useful information about foot posture and deformities, facilitating better diagnosis of functional problems [1]. For example, elevated plantar foot pressure has been associated with foot deformities and, in turn, calluses, decreased plantar tissue thickness, and limited joint mobility [1].
Source: Gait and Posture - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Full length article Source Type: research