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Pressure distribution beneath the human foot

P J Bennett1, L R Duplock

  • 1School of Public Health, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia.

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
|December 1, 1993
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This study establishes normal reference ranges for plantar foot pressure in healthy adults using a novel force plate. Findings provide crucial data for understanding foot function and identifying potential abnormalities.

Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Human Physiology
  • Podiatry

Background:

  • Accurate measurement of plantar foot pressure is essential for clinical assessment.
  • Existing methods may lack the required spatial and temporal resolution.
  • Establishing normal reference ranges is critical for diagnosing foot pathologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the 95 percentile limits for plantar foot pressure in healthy adults.
  • To validate a new force plate device for measuring foot pressure.
  • To provide normative data for static and dynamic foot function.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive study design was employed.
  • A novel force plate system with high spatial and temporal resolution was utilized.
  • Plantar foot pressure was measured in healthy adult subjects under static and dynamic conditions.

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Main Results:

  • The 95 percentile limits (proposed normal reference range) for pressure beneath the hallux, metatarsal heads, and heel were established.
  • The force plate system demonstrated accurate measurement capabilities.
  • Results align with previously published data from comparable systems.

Conclusions:

  • The study successfully established proposed normal reference ranges for plantar foot pressure.
  • The validated force plate system offers a reliable tool for foot pressure analysis.
  • These findings contribute valuable normative data for research and clinical practice in podiatry and biomechanics.