The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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The Comparison of Plantar Foot Pressure Distribution in Adult and Elderly according Obstacle Heights

장애물 높이에 따른 성인과 노인의 족저압 분포 비교

  • 장종성 (영남이공대학교 물리치료과) ;
  • 이명희 (경성대학교 물리치료학과)
  • Received : 2014.07.11
  • Accepted : 2014.08.12
  • Published : 2014.08.25
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare plantar foot pressure distribution in adults and elderly according to obstacle height. Methods: Nine healthy adults and nine older adults were recruited and the subjects provided written informed consent consent prior to participation. Both groups walked and crossed obstacles with heights of 0%, 10%, 20%, and 30% of their height. Foot pressure was measured by peak pressure using the Pedar System (Novel Gmbh, Germany) during obstacle walking with barefeet in shoes. Three trails were calculated on eight areas and then averaged for data analysis. Results: A significant difference in great toe, little toes, and lateral metatarsal area was observed between adults and elderly groups, but other areas did not show significant differences. Foot pressure was increased in groups according to obstacle height. Conclusion: These findings showed that change in foot pressure distribution is more lateral in elderly in order to maintain postural control during obstacle crossing.

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