Foot Pressure Differences in Older Women with Varying Bone Density
Author Information
Author(s): Liu Min, Chen Gong, Wang Dongmin, Kang Ning
Primary Institution: Peking University
Hypothesis
The study aims to explore the characteristics of foot plantar pressures in older women with different bone mineral density levels.
Conclusion
Older women with lower bone mineral density show greater differences in foot pressure compared to those with higher density, especially on the dominant side.
Supporting Evidence
- The average force of toe 1 on the dominant side in the low bone density group was significantly lower than that in the high bone density group.
- The average force of metatarsal 5 on the dominant side was significantly higher in the low bone density group compared to the high group.
- The average force of metatarsal 1 on the non-dominant side was significantly higher in the low bone density group compared to the high group.
Takeaway
This study looked at how the pressure on the bottom of the feet changes in older women based on their bone strength, finding that those with weaker bones had different pressure patterns.
Methodology
50 older women were divided into low and high bone mineral density groups, and foot plantar pressures were measured and compared using independent T tests.
Participant Demographics
Older women, average age 68.84 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.036, 0.020, 0.034
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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