Comparison of flatfeet and normal feet using data of the gait cycle, contact area, and foot pressure

Abstract

Although the foot is involved in load-bearing and shock absorption, foot pressure (FP), ground contact area (CA), and gait cycle (GC) in flatfeet (FF) have not been examined in detail. We aimed to analyze the influence of FF on FP, CA, and GC. We included 20 and 21 women with FF and normal feet (NF), respectively. A Footscan plantar pressure plate (RsScan International, Belgium) was used to analyze FP, CA, and GC. FP was applied to the unit area of 10 compartments. GC analysis was performed using phase-time measurements by dividing the GC into four phases. In the analysis, FP and CA were compared between the FF and NF groups. A comparison of GC was similarly performed between the two groups.The data provided in this article will be useful when designing studies on the effect of foot shape on FP, CA, and GC during gait.

Keywords

• Flatfeet
• Gait cycle
• Contact area
• Foot plantar pressure