Objectives The purpose of this study was to examine the correlation between the foot arch
volume measured from static positions and the plantar pressure distribution during walking …

The purpose of this study was to examine the pressure distribution under the foot in
preschool boys during standing, landing and walking tasks. Fourteen healthy boys (age …

Background Flatfoot has a very high incidence of obese children. Functional parameters
such as plantar pressures and center of pressure (COP) are sensitive to foot type. However …

The aim of this study was to acquire static and dynamic foot geometry and loading in
childhood, and to establish data for age groups of a population of 1–13 year old infants and …

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of obesity on dynamic plantar pressure
distribution during walking for prepubescent children. A footscan® plantar pressure plate …

Background Plantar pressure distribution during walking is affected by several gait factors,
most especially the foot progression angle which has been studied in children with …

This study evaluated developmental changes of foot and gait during the first year of
independent walking. In a longitudinal design, plantar pressure distribution patterns were …

Background Flatfoot, or pes planus, is one of the most common foot posture problems in
children that may lead to lower-extremity pain owing to a potential increase in plantar …

Background The prevalence of flexible flatfoot is high among preschool-aged children, but
the effects of treatment are inconclusive due to the unclear definitions of normal flatfoot. To …

Background Overweight and obesity are increasing health problems that are not restricted to
adults only. Childhood obesity is associated with metabolic, psychological and …