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KMID : 1206220040110040029
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Journal of Korean Academy of Physical Therapy Science
2004 Volume.11 No. 4 p.29 ~ p.37
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The Characteristics of Foot Pressure Distribution According to Walking Speeds of Normal Gait and Ground Inclinations
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Hong Wan-Seong
Kim Gi-Won
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Abstract
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Measurements of plantar pressure provide an indication of foot and ankle function during gait and other functional activities because the foot and ankle provide necessary support and flexibility for weight bearing and weight shifting while people are performing these activities. Plantar pressure is being increasingly used in both research and clinical practice to measure the effects of various footwear and physical therapy intervention. The influence of walking speed and ground inclination on plantar pressure parameters However has not been evaluated in detail. So, in this study to determine the effect of changes in walking speed and ground inclination on plantar pressure treadmills with different walking speeds and inclination were used. Plantar pressure parameters were measured with the Parotec system using the walking and running in 20 healthy participants(10 male, 10 female) aged (mean 22.22, S.D.2.26 years) when slow walking and running. The result of this study with increased die walking speed, the peak pressure of 1st, 5th metatarsal head and total contact time and impulse total at the forefoot was affected by walking speed; however, die peak pressure, contact time and impulse total at the forefoot was not affected by ground inclination.
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KEYWORD
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Plantar pressure, peak pressure, contact time, impulse total, walking speed and inclination
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