The effect of foot type on the foot morphology and plantar pressure distributions of obese children

Obese children with fl a' oot tolerate not only the excessive load, but also the foot structure deformity. The purpose of this study is to inves# gate the eff ect of diff erent foot types on the foot morphology and plantar pressure distribu# ons of obese children. Rela# ve data of 30 obese children with fl a' oot and another matched 30 obese children with normal arch foot were recorded. When the foot measures were normalized to the length of the foot, signifi cantly lower instep height and longer instep circumference were found in obese children with fl a' oot. Obese children with fl a' oot displayed signifi cantly greater pressure rate and force-# me integral beneath the midfoot region, while displayed decreased load pa$ ern beneath the 5 th metatarsal region. Small varia# ons in foot morphology must be incorporated to the last design to meet the comfort and func# onality requirements of specialized shoe for obese children with fl a' oot. Obese children with fl a' oot could be at an increased risk for midfoot injuries such as stress fractures.