BACKGROUND Metatarsalgia is related to repetitive high-pressure loading under the metatarsal head (MH) that causes pain. The high pressure under the MH can be reduced by adequately applying metatarsal pads (MPs). Plantar pressure measurements may provide a method to objectively evaluate pressure loading under the MH. However, it is still unclear if the decrease in plantar pressure under the MH ...

Abstract The aging process causes changes in the physical and functional conditions, as well foot structure function. This study aimed to analyze plantar pressure variation with respect visual information activity adult older women. was a cross-sectional that included 142 women (mean age of 67.8 years). Participants responded anamnesis questionnaire, Mini Mental State Examination, International...

In this paper, an insole plantar pressure device based on 3-D forces piezoelectric sensor, integrated into a shoe, was developed for monitoring plantar pressure under real-life conditions. The device consisted of an insole with eight measure points composed of piezoelectric sensor, a wireless data transmission and embedded computer. The piezoelectric sensor with ceramic was embedded into the in...

© 2010 The Authors. doi: 10.2340/16501977-0491 Journal Compilation © 2010 Foundation of Rehabilitation Information. ISSN 1650-1977 Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasonographic guided botulinum toxin type A injections into the plantar fascia to reduce pain and improve gait in patients with unilateral plantar fasciitis. Design: A randomized double-blind control study. Subjects: Fi...

This study was done to compare the changes in plantar load (weight distribution) and gait patterns before and after tibialis posterior transfer surgery in people affected by leprosy. Changes in gait patterns were observed and proportionate changes in plantar load were quantified using data captured by a baropodometer. All the eight patients who underwent tibialis posterior transfer surgery in 2...

BACKGROUND The plantar fascia, which is one of the major arch-supporting structures of the human foot, sustains high tensions during weight-bearing. A positive correlation between Achilles tendon loading and plantar fascia tension has been reported. Excessive stretching and tightness of the Achilles tendon are thought to be the risk factors of plantar fasciitis but their biomechanical effects o...

Biomechanical gait parameters--ground reaction forces (GRFs) and plantar pressures--during load carriage of young adults were compared at a low gait cadence and a high gait cadence. Differences between load carriage and normal walking during both gait cadences were also assessed. A force plate and an in-shoe plantar pressure system were used to assess 60 adults while they were walking either no...

AIMS Elevated dynamic plantar pressures are a consistent finding in diabetes patients with peripheral neuropathy with implications for plantar foot ulceration. This meta-analysis aimed to compare the plantar pressures of diabetes patients that had peripheral neuropathy and those with neuropathy with active or previous foot ulcers. METHODS Published articles were identified from Medline via OV...