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Foot pressure patterns during gait.

R W Soames

    Journal of Biomedical Engineering
    |April 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Wearing shoes significantly alters foot function, particularly the forefoot, compared to barefoot walking. This highlights the importance of considering footwear in clinical assessments of foot pressure and timing.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biomechanics
    • Human locomotion
    • Podiatry

    Background:

    • Understanding foot function during locomotion is crucial for clinical applications.
    • Previous research has explored various aspects of foot pressure and temporal parameters.
    • The impact of footwear on gait biomechanics requires further detailed investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze peak pressure and temporal parameters of foot function in men and women during barefoot and shod walking.
    • To identify sex-based differences in foot function parameters.
    • To compare the effects of barefoot versus shod conditions on foot biomechanics.

    Main Methods:

    • Involved 21 men and 11 women.
    • Measured peak pressure and temporal parameters during barefoot and shod walking.

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  • Statistical analysis was performed to compare parameters between sexes and conditions.

    • Main Results:

    • Few significant differences were observed between men and women in foot function parameters.
    • Significant differences were found when comparing barefoot and shod walking conditions.
    • Shoes primarily affected forefoot pressure distribution and increased toe contact times.

    Conclusions:

    • Footwear significantly modifies forefoot biomechanics and toe contact during walking.
    • Individual variability in foot pressure patterns offers potential for clinical baseline measurements.
    • The pressure-time integral may serve as a more valuable clinical measure than peak pressure or temporal parameters alone.