Body Mass and Plantar Pressure in Healthy Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Arnold John, Causby Ryan, Jones Sara, Uden Hayley
Primary Institution: University of South Australia
Hypothesis
Increasing body mass affects peak and mean plantar pressure variables in healthy adults during walking.
Conclusion
Body mass significantly influences peak and mean plantar pressure, but the relationship varies by foot region.
Supporting Evidence
- Body mass significantly affects peak plantar pressure in the heel and metatarsals.
- Mean plantar pressure also varies with body mass, particularly in the metatarsal regions.
- Different foot regions respond differently to increases in body mass.
Takeaway
When people walk with extra weight, it changes how much pressure their feet feel, but this change is different depending on which part of the foot is being looked at.
Methodology
30 healthy adults walked with varying weights added to measure plantar pressure using a specialized device.
Limitations
The study only included asymptomatic adults and may not apply to those with foot pathologies.
Participant Demographics
Asymptomatic adult subjects.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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