Effect of additional body weight on arch index and dynamic plantar pressure distribution during walking and gait termination.

ABSTRACT: The medial longitudinal arch is considered as an essential feature which distinguishes humans from other primates. The longitudinal arch plays a supporting and buffering role in human daily physical activities. However, bad movement patterns could lead to deformation of arch morphology, resulting in foot injuries. The authors aimed to investigate any alterations in static and dynamic arch index following different weight bearings. A further aim was to analyze any changes in plantar pressure distribution characteristics on gait during walking and stopping, Twelve males were required to complete foot morphology scans and three types of gait tests with 0%, 10%, 20% and 30% of additional body weight. The dynamic gait tests included walking, planned and unplanned gait termination. Foot morpholo

SUBMITTER: Cen X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7182029 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature