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April 18, 2026SensorsOpen Access

Differences in Plantar Pressure Distribution Between Adults with Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Flexible Flatfeet During Walking and Heel-Strike Running

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NHNicolas HaelewijnIDIris DeknudtMVMarie Vanhaelewyn

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Overview

Cross-sectional study compares plantar pressure distributions in adults with asymptomatic and symptomatic flatfeet, suggesting notable pressure distribution differences.

Key Points

  • To compare plantar pressure distributions between adults with asymptomatic and symptomatic flexible flatfeet.
  • Cross-sectional design
  • 16 adults with asymptomatic flatfeet
  • 16 adults with symptomatic flatfeet
  • Plantar pressure measured using resistive-sensor-equipped pressure plate
  • Data collected during walking and heel-strike running
  • Symptomatic individuals had higher total and peak forces at metatarsal 5 and midfoot during walking
  • Lower peak force observed at the medial heel in symptomatic group
  • Higher peak force at metatarsal 4 in symptomatic group
  • During running, symptomatic group showed higher forces at the fifth and first metatarsals
  • Symptomatic individuals demonstrated a lateralized pressure distribution pattern.

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Haelewijn et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e320af40886becb653fd24https://doi.org/10.3390/s26082451
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