Correlations between plantar pressure and postural balance in healthy subjects and their comparison according to gender and limb dominance: A cross-sectional descriptive study

Lower extremity injuries rank among the most common injuries affecting young population, and numerous factors affect the outcomes of plantar pressure and balance assessment. Does a correlation exist between plantar pressure and postural balance in healthy subjects and are there any difference in the...

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Published in:Gait & posture 2024-02, Vol.108, p.124-131
Main Authors: Arin-Bal, Gamze, Livanelioglu, Ayse, Leardini, Alberto, Belvedere, Claudio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cross-Sectional Studies
Extremities
Female
Healthy Volunteers
Humans
Male
Physical Therapy Modalities
Postural Balance
Young Adult
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Summary:Lower extremity injuries rank among the most common injuries affecting young population, and numerous factors affect the outcomes of plantar pressure and balance assessment. Does a correlation exist between plantar pressure and postural balance in healthy subjects and are there any difference in the results based on gender and limb dominance? This study involved thirty healthy recreationally active young adults (15 females, 15 males). Plantar pressures were analyzed using the MatScan Pressure Mat System, and postural balance was evaluated using Biodex Balance System. All assessments conducted under both static and dynamic conditions. Correlations were tested by Spearman Correlation Coefficient, and comparative tests were performed for gender and limb dominance. Correlations were observed between plantar pressure parameters and balance scores, particularly in the dynamic conditions (p 
ISSN:0966-6362
1879-2219
DOI:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2023.11.017