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.