[Interpretation of the quantitative data of the computerized baropodometry in normal subjects]

The present work intended to test the validity of the quantitative datas provided by computerized baropodometry based in three comparisons: between static vertical force on the three regions of the foot and weight, between vertical force on the three regions of the foot during gait and weight, and between peak plantar pressure on the three regions of the foot and weight. It was used body weight because the calibration of the equipment is done in relation to the body weight of the patient. It was selected ten volunteers without foot pain complaints, age between 27-54 years old, 6 women and 4 men. The equipment used was the FSCAN version 1.821 (Teckscan, Boston MA), with new insoles. At the static assessment, the correlation between vertical force and weight was statistically significant only to the midfoot. At the assessment during gait the correlation between vertical force and weight was statistically significant for all regions of the foot and the correlation between peak plantar pressure and weight was statistically significant only to the midfoot. The clinical interpretation of the quantitative data provided by this exam must be done with caution due to uncount variables that are involved.