Abstract
Background The foot arch serves important functions in regard to shock absorption and the action of walking. Simple and quantitative classification of foot arch types such as flat foot and high arch would be helpful in health support for the elderly. The present authors have developed a classification system for foot arch type showing high reliability using foot pressure distribution data [1,2]. However, effect of foot load changes on foot arch evaluation remains unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of foot load changes on foot arch evaluation using foot pressure distribution data.
Highlights
The foot arch serves important functions in regard to shock absorption and the action of walking
Foot pressure distribution data were obtained by the field test with elderly subjects standing on 1 leg and 2 legs
Among 44 subjects, 10 were categorized as having high arch and 8 as having flat foot according to bilateral stance data
Summary
The foot arch serves important functions in regard to shock absorption and the action of walking. Simple and quantitative classification of foot arch types such as flat foot and high arch would be helpful in health support for the elderly. The present authors have developed a classification system for foot arch type showing high reliability using foot pressure distribution data [1,2]. Effect of foot load changes on foot arch evaluation remains unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of foot load changes on foot arch evaluation using foot pressure distribution data
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