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

Background Childhood obesity is thought to predispose to structural foot changes and
altered foot function. Little is currently understood about whether similar changes occur in …

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 …

Objective. To determine the effects of overweight and obesity on plantar pressures
generated by pre-school children during gait. Methods. Dynamic plantar pressure variables …

OBJECTIVE: This study examined the effects of obesity on plantar pressure distributions in
prepubescent children. DESIGN: Field-based, experimental data on BMI (body mass index) …

Background Children obesity is a risk factor for several dysfunctions and diseases, with
negative effects on the morphology of the locomotor system, plantar pressure and body …

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 …

Background: Anthropometric status can influence gait biomechanics, but there is relatively
little published research regarding foot and ankle characteristics in the obese pediatric …

OBJECTIVE: This study examined the effects of obesity on static and dynamic plantar
pressure distributions displayed by children. DESIGN: Field-based experimental data on …

Childhood obesity exerts abnormally high stresses on developing foot structures which can
lead to structural deformity of the foot. Screening for foot problems in children with …