Comparison of residual deformity in clubfeet using a clinical exam and the Oxford Foot Model

s of the 17th Annual Meeting of ESMAC, Oral Presentations / Gait & Posture 28S (2008) S1–S48 S43 Discussion: It is shown that the energy requirement for balance control can be substantial. The average increase of 0.86W/kg in tandem stance with eyes closed, is equivalent to a 17% increase in oxygen consumption during walking, which is a common increase for pathological gait [1] The relation between energy consumption and posturography measures used was low. This indicates that these conventional measures for postural control do not reflect the effort for balance control. We conclude that the effort for balance control could possibly play an important role in the increased energy cost of pathological gait.