Distribution of Plantar Pressures during Gait in Different Zones of the Foot in Healthy Children: The Effects of Laterality

The objective was to determine whether gait is symmetric in healthy children 6–7 years of age and to assess the effects of laterality and the anatomical zone of the foot. 46 children were subjected to gait symmetry analysis in which the plantar and lateral pressures associated with kicking a ball, s...

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Published in:Perceptual and motor skills 2015-02, Vol.120 (1), p.159-176E
Main Authors: Pi, C. Mayolas, Arrese, A. Legaz, Aparicio, A. Villarroya, Masià, J. Reverter
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Children & youth
Female
Foot - physiology
Functional Laterality - physiology
Gait - physiology
Humans
Male
Pressure
Symmetry
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Summary:The objective was to determine whether gait is symmetric in healthy children 6–7 years of age and to assess the effects of laterality and the anatomical zone of the foot. 46 children were subjected to gait symmetry analysis in which the plantar and lateral pressures associated with kicking a ball, static balance, and dynamic support were measured. There were no significant differences in the average pressure exerted by the right and left feet based on the laterality of the child. Independent of each laterality test, a greater pressure on the right rearfoot was observed compared to the left rearfoot and on the left midfoot and forefoot compared to the right.
ISSN:0031-5125
1558-688X
DOI:10.2466/26.10.PMS.120v15x8