Key result
Obese children experienced significantly higher peak plantar pressures in the mid-foot and under the third to fifth metatarsal heads during gait compared to non-obese children.
Why the study?
Does obesity increase dynamic plantar pressure in children during gait?
Cross-Sectional (n=30)
Does obesity increase dynamic plantar pressure in children during gait?
Absolute Event Rate: 21.5% vs 14.2%
p-value: p=<0.05
Obese children experience significantly higher plantar pressures in the mid-foot and lateral metatarsals during walking, which may increase the risk of foot pathologies.
BMI-based obesity definitions vary regionally; leaves open need for standardized criteria in CV risk research.
Obesity is defined as the excess of body fat. This definition may vary depending on the region however in Western countries such as U.S and in many European countries it is defined by body mass index (BMI)..
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Hayrettin GÜMÜŞDAĞ (2020) conducted a cross-sectional in Obesity (n=30). Obesity vs. Non-obese was evaluated on Peak plantar pressure in the third metatarsal (N/cm2) (p=<0.05). Obese children experienced significantly higher peak plantar pressures in the mid-foot and under the third to fifth metatarsal heads during gait compared to non-obese children.
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