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[Plantar pressure distribution in inline skating on straights].

E Eils1, J Jerosch

  • 1Funktionsbereich Bewegungsanalytik (Movement Analysis Lab) Klinik und Poliklinik für Allgemeine Orthopädie, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster. eils@uni-muenster.de

Sportverletzung Sportschaden : Organ Der Gesellschaft Fur Orthopadisch-Traumatologische Sportmedizin
|February 24, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Inline skating reveals high plantar pressures on the heel, first metatarsal head, and hallux. Peak pressures increase slightly with speed but remain lower than running.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Sports Science
  • Podiatry

Background:

  • Understanding plantar pressure distribution is crucial for analyzing biomechanics during physical activities.
  • Inline skating involves unique foot loading patterns that require specific investigation.
  • Previous research has not fully detailed plantar pressure specifics during inline skating at varying speeds.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and quantify plantar pressure distribution in experienced inline skaters.
  • To identify key areas of high pressure during straight-line inline skating.
  • To assess the effect of skating speed on plantar pressure distribution.

Main Methods:

  • Plantar pressure was measured using a flexible insole in 13 experienced inline skaters.

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  • Data was collected while skating on a straight path at two speeds: 18 km/h and 24 km/h.
  • Peak pressures were analyzed across different regions of the foot.

    • Main Results:

    • High peak pressures were consistently observed in the heel (258-265 kPa), first metatarsal head (265-281 kPa), and hallux (319-324 kPa).
    • These high-pressure areas were significantly greater than other foot regions, with the midfoot showing the lowest pressures.
    • Increasing skating speed from 18 to 24 km/h resulted in a minor increase in peak pressures across all measured areas.

    Conclusions:

    • Inline skating generates distinct high-pressure zones on the plantar surface, primarily the heel, first metatarsal head, and hallux.
    • Plantar pressure distribution is speed-dependent, with higher speeds leading to slightly elevated peak pressures.
    • The measured peak pressures during inline skating are comparable to walking and tend to be lower than those during running.