Abstract
Background Investigation of local foot loading using baropodometry is highly relevant in both research and clinical settings. In order to reliably associate local pressure data with foot function and structure, anatomy-based masking of footprints is recommended, especially when foot anatomy or footprints are significantly altered. Previous studies combining baropodometry with stereophotogrammetry have shown the value of this methodology in specific, prototype-based situations [1,2]. This study thoroughly investigates the potential of this method.
Highlights
Investigation of local foot loading using baropodometry is highly relevant in both research and clinical settings
Materials and methods A set of regular footprints from young healthy volunteers was acquired under controlled conditions by using commercial 3D kinematic tracking systems and pressure mats
The Oxford kinematic foot model [3] was used for medio-lateral regionalisation of the foot – clinically relevant for clubfoot and flatfoot, the Rizzoli model [4] for longitudinal regionalisation, to clearly distinguish metatarsal from toe or midfoot loading
Summary
Investigation of local foot loading using baropodometry is highly relevant in both research and clinical settings. In order to reliably associate local pressure data with foot function and structure, anatomy-based masking of footprints is recommended, especially when foot anatomy or footprints are significantly altered. Previous studies combining baropodometry with stereophotogrammetry have shown the value of this methodology in specific, prototype-based situations [1,2]. This study thoroughly investigates the potential of this method
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