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Zhang R, Wang HW, Kim YH, Park SO. Outcomes and Complications of Sole Reconstruction Using Lateral Thoracic Free Tissue Transfer. Ann Plast Surg 2024; 93:74-78. [PMID: 38725114 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000003902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND The complex structure of the sole of the foot makes the repair of extensive defects challenging. The present study, therefore, aimed to address a gap in current research by evaluating the potential of the lateral thoracic free flap, including perforator options and chimeric configurations, to be used as an advanced solution for comprehensive sole reconstruction. PATIENTS AND METHODS We retrospectively collected the following data from the charts of patients with sole defects, due to various causes, who underwent lateral thoracic free tissue transfers: patient demographics; etiologies; comorbidities; flap types and dimensions; pedicle length; operative time; follow-up period; complications; and management. RESULTS The present study included 54 patients who underwent lateral thoracic free tissue transfer, citing infection, trauma, tumor, and posttraumatic sequelae as the major etiologies. We used the following techniques for the reconstruction of sole defects: thoracodorsal artery perforator free flap (83.3%); latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous free flap (1.9%); and various chimeric pattern flaps (14.8%). Free tissue transfer in the lateral thoracic region offers versatility for reconstruction, as well as low donor site morbidity. Complications observed in the present study included wound dehiscence (9.3%), partial necrosis (9.3%), and pressure ulcers (22.2%), although most patients healed favorably without flap loss. CONCLUSIONS The lateral thoracic free flap is a viable option for the reconstruction of the sole of the foot and allows for the effective reconstruction of complex defects. It contains a sustainable skin paddle, and multiple components can be easily included as a chimeric type. Further studies should seek to identify ways to prevent pressure ulcers, which was the only known long-term complication in the present study.
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- Ran Zhang
- From the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- From the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- From the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Comparison of Walking Quality Variables between End-Stage Osteonecrosis of Femoral Head Patients and Healthy Subjects by a Footscan Plantar Pressure System. Medicina (B Aires) 2022; 59:medicina59010059. [PMID: 36676683 PMCID: PMC9865786 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59010059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is a progressive disease with a complex etiology and unknown pathogenesis. Gait analysis can objectively assess the functional behavior of the foot, thus revealing essential aspects and influencing factors of gait abnormalities. The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences in spatiotemporal parameters, static and dynamic plantar pressure parameters, and symmetry indices between patients with ONFH and healthy subjects. Materials and Methods: The study population consisted of 31 ONFH patients and 31 healthy volunteers. Gait parameters were obtained from the plantar pressure analysis system for both the ONFH and healthy groups. The symmetry index was calculated according to a formula, including spatiotemporal parameters, static and dynamic plantar pressure distribution, percentage of regional impulse, and percentage of the restricted contact area. Results: Compared with healthy controls, patients with ONFH had slower walking speed, shorter step length and stride length, and increased stride time, stance time, and percentage of stance. patients with ONFH had lower plantar static pressure on the affected side and higher contralateral plantar static pressure during stance than controls. During walking, the peak pressures in all regions on the affected side and the peak pressure in the toe 1 and metatarsal 3 regions on the healthy side were lower in ONFH patients than in controls. The percentage of contact area and regional impulse in the heel of both limbs were higher in ONFH patients than in the control group. The symmetry indexes of stride time, stance time, step length, maximum force, impulse and contacted area were significantly increased in ONFH patients compared to controls, with decreased symmetry. Conclusions: Osteonecrosis of the femoral head leads to characteristic changes in plantar pressure distribution. These changes may be interpreted as an attempt by patients with ONFH to reduce the load on the affected limb. Plantar pressure analysis may assist in the diagnosis of ONFH and can provide an objective quantitative indicator for the assessment of subsequent treatment outcomes.
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Pan X, Zhang G, Lin A, Guan X, Chen P, Ge Y, Chen X. An evaluation model for children's foot & ankle deformity severity using sparse multi-objective feature selection algorithm. Comput Biol Med 2022; 151:106229. [PMID: 36308897 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2022.106229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Foot & ankle deformity is a chronic disease with high incidence and is best treated in childhood. However, the current diagnostic procedures rely on doctor's consultation and empirical judgment, and lack objective and quantitative evaluation methods, resulting in low screening rates. To solve this problem, this paper aims to construct an evaluation model for children's foot & ankle deformity through data mining and machine learning technologies. Firstly, it proposes the grading rules for children's foot & ankle deformity severity based on analyzing the existing quantitative indexes and expert experience. Then the 3D foot scanner is used to collect the sample data including 30 foot structure indexes. Finally, an advanced sparse multi-objective evolutionary algorithm (sparse MO-FS) is present for feature selection. The effectiveness of the proposed sparse MO-FS and its search efficiency are proved by comparing 8 feature selection methods and 7 search strategies. Using sparse MO-FS, foot length, arch index, ankle index, and hallux valgus index are selected, which not only simplifies the evaluation model but also improves the average classification accuracy of random forest to more than 98%.
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- Xiaotian Pan
- School of Information Management and Artificial Intelligence, Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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- School of Media and Design, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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- College of international Education, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
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- Department of Computer Science and Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China.
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- Great Bay University, Dongguan City 523000, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Informatics for Safety & Emergency of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325100, China.
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- Orthopedics Department of The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, China.
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Ozturk B, Celik Y. New Distinct Component Patterns for Plantar Pressure Variables by Using Principal Component Analysis. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 2022; 112:21-048. [PMID: 35298413 DOI: 10.7547/21-048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND It is important to determine the plantar pressure distribution of schoolchildren by applying static and dynamic foot analyses using a pedobarography device. However, it is difficult to obtain clear interpretations from results that can be explained by a large number of plantar pressure variables. The aim of this study was to use principal component analysis (PCA) to predict the main components for reducing the size of big data sets, provide a practical overview, and minimize information loss on the subject of plantar pressure assessment in youths. METHODS In total, 112 schoolchildren were included in the study (mean ± SD: age, 10.58 ± 1.27 years; body mass index, 18.86 ± 4.33). During the research, a pedobarography device was used to obtain plantar pressure data. Each foot was divided into six anatomical regions and evaluated. Global and regional plantar pressure distributions, load and surface areas, pressure-time integrals, weight ratios, and geometric foot properties were calculated. RESULTS The PCA yielded ten principal components that together account for 81.88% of the variation in the data set and represent new and distinct patterns. Thus, 137 variables affecting the subject were reduced to ten components. CONCLUSIONS The numerous variables that affect static and dynamic plantar pressure distributions can be reduced to ten components by PCA, making the research results more concise and understandable.
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- Basar Ozturk
- *Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department, Biruni University Faculty of Health Sciences, Topkapi, Istanbul, Turkey
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- †Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Biruni University Medical Faculty, Topkapi, Istanbul, Turkey
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Maharana P, Sonawane J, Belehalli P, Ananthasuresh GK. Self-offloading therapeutic footwear using compliant snap-through arches. WEARABLE TECHNOLOGIES 2022; 3:e7. [PMID: 38486896 PMCID: PMC10936371 DOI: 10.1017/wtc.2022.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Revised: 01/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/06/2022] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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In diabetic peripheral neuropathy, offloading high-plantar-pressure areas using statically offloaded customized insoles or expensive sensors and actuators are commonly-followed treatment procedures. In this article, we propose the concept of dynamically self-offloading therapeutic footwear that operates mechanically without using sensors and actuators. We achieve this by using an array of snapping arches. When a load higher than a bespoke value is applied, these arches enter negative-stiffness regime and offload the high-pressure region by snapping to a different shape. They again return to their initial shape when the load disappears. Thus, they serve as both sensors and actuators that get actuated by person's body weight. We present an analytical method to compute the switching load and the switchback time of such arches and use them to customize the footwear according to the person's body weight, gait speed, and foot size. We identify the high-pressure regions from the clinical data and place the arches such that these high-pressure regions get dynamically offloaded, and the pressure gets redistributed to other regions. We considered 200 kPa as a limiting pressure to prevent the prolonged effects of high plantar pressure. To check the efficacy of the concept, a complete 3D-printed prototype made of thermoplastic polyurethane was tested and compared with barefoot and in-shoe plantar pressure for subjects recruited at a clinical facility. We notice that the self-offloading insole shows the plantar pressure reduction at all the foot regions, and significant offloading of 57% is observed at the forefoot region.
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- Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Podiatry, Karnataka Institute of Endocrinology and Research, Bengaluru, India
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Early Notice Pointer, an IoT-like Platform for Point-of-Care Feet and Body Balance Screening. MICROMACHINES 2022; 13:mi13050682. [PMID: 35630149 PMCID: PMC9144081 DOI: 10.3390/mi13050682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Improper foot biomechanics associated with uneven bodyweight distribution contribute to impaired balance and fall risks. There is a need to complete the panel of commercially available devices for the self-measurement of BMI, fat, muscle, bone, weight, and hydration with one that measures weight-shifting at home as a pre-specialist assessment system. This paper reports the development of the Early Notice Pointer (ENP), a user-friendly screening device based on weighing scale technology. The ENP is designed to be used at home to provide a graphic indication and customised and evidence-based foot and posture triage. The device electronically detects and maps the bodyweight and distinct load distributions on the main areas of the feet: forefoot and rearfoot. The developed platform also presents features that assess the user's balance, and the results are displayed as a simple numerical report and map. The technology supports data display on mobile phones and accommodates multiple measurements for monitoring. Therefore, the evaluation could be done at non-specialist and professional levels. The system has been tested to validate its accuracy, precision, and consistency. A parallel study to describe the frequency of arch types and metatarsal pressure in young adults (1034 healthy subjects) was conducted to explain the importance of self-monitoring at home for better prevention of foot arch- and posture-related conditions. The results showed the potential of the newly created platform as a screening device ready to be wirelessly connected with mobile phones and the internet for remote and personalised identification and monitoring of foot- and body balance-related conditions. The real-time interpretation of the reported physiological parameters opens new avenues toward IoT-like on-body monitoring of human physiological signals through easy-to-use devices on flexible substrates for specific versatility.
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Bac A, Kaczor S, Pasiut S, Ścisłowska-Czarnecka A, Jankowicz-Szymańska A, Filar-Mierzwa K. The influence of myofascial release on pain and selected indicators of flat foot in adults: a controlled randomized trial. Sci Rep 2022; 12:1414. [PMID: 35082352 PMCID: PMC8791964 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-05401-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Flat foot pain is a common complaint that requires therapeutic intervention. Currently, myofascial release techniques are often used in the therapy of musculoskeletal disorders. A group of 60 people suffering from flat feet with associated pain. Patients were assigned to four groups (15 people each): MF-myofascial release, E-the exercise program, MFE-myofascial release and the exercise program, C-no intervention. The rehabilitation program lasted 4 weeks. The NRS scale was used to examine pain intensity and FreeMed ground reaction force platform was used to examine selected static and dynamic foot indicators. Statistically significant pain reduction was obtained in all research. A static test of foot load distribution produced statistically significant changes only for selected indicators. In the dynamic test, statistically significant changes were observed for selected indicators, only in the groups subjected to therapeutic intervention. Most such changes were observed in the MF group. In the dynamic test which assessed the support phase of the foot, statistically significant changes were observed only for selected subphases. Most such changes were observed in the MFE group. Both exercise and exercise combined with myofascial release techniques, and especially myofascial release techniques alone, significantly reduce pain in a flat foot. This study shows a limited influence of both exercises and myofascial release techniques on selected static and dynamic indicators of a flat foot.
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- Aneta Bac
- Faculty of Motor Rehabilitation, The Bronisław Czech, University of Physical Education, al. Jana Pawła II 78, 31-571, Krakow, Poland.
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- Faculty of Motor Rehabilitation, The Bronisław Czech, University of Physical Education, al. Jana Pawła II 78, 31-571, Krakow, Poland
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- Faculty of Motor Rehabilitation, The Bronisław Czech, University of Physical Education, al. Jana Pawła II 78, 31-571, Krakow, Poland
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- Faculty of Motor Rehabilitation, The Bronisław Czech, University of Physical Education, al. Jana Pawła II 78, 31-571, Krakow, Poland
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- Faculty of Motor Rehabilitation, The Bronisław Czech, University of Physical Education, al. Jana Pawła II 78, 31-571, Krakow, Poland
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Shen JJ, Jin XX, Bao SX, Zhou ZY, Xu FY, Xu RQ. Enhancing the differentiation of walking and standing via the ratio of plantar pressures. Proc Inst Mech Eng H 2021; 236:376-384. [PMID: 34865564 DOI: 10.1177/09544119211058914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Differentiation of standing and walking based on plantar pressures is helpful in developing strategies to reduce health risks in the workplace. In order to improve the differentiation ability, the paper proposes a new metric for posture differentiation, that is, the pressure ratio on the two anatomical plantar regions. The plantar pressures were collected from 30 persons during walking and standing. After verifying the normal distribution of the pressure ratio by the Monte Carlo method, two-way repeated-measures ANOVA was conducted for the pressure ratios. The advantage of the pressure ratio over two conventional pressure metrics (the average pressure and the peak pressure) is demonstrated by its much larger size effect. Furthermore, the pressure ratio permits to establish value ranges corresponding to walking and standing, which are less influenced by specific person factors, thus facilitating the design of a standardized posture recognition system. The underlying mechanism underlying the pressure ratio is discussed from the aspect of biomechanics of movement.
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- Jing Jin Shen
- College of Automation, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, China
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- Medical School, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Automation, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, China
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- College of Automation, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, China
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- College of Automation, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, China
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- College of Electronic and Optical Engineering, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, China
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Effectiveness of the Mat Pilates on the postural control, plantar pressure and plantar arch of school children: A randomized clinical trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2021; 28:576-584. [PMID: 34776199 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Revised: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of Mat Pilates on postural control, plantar pressure and plantar arch (ALM) in schoolchildren. DESIGN AND SETTING The study was a randomized clinical trial, developed at the Early Childhood Education Institute, Londrina-PR. The participants were randomly assigned to groups: Pilates Group (PG) and Control Group (CG). Patients in the CG did not perform extra physical activity (Interventions). PARTICIPANTS 43 children (eight to 12 years), no prior knowledge of the Pilates method, and no exercise training in the last six months. INTERVENTION The exercise program was based on the Mat Pilates method, twice weekly, 50 min each, 28 sessions. OUTCOME MEASURES Static balance (force platform), dynamic balance (the Reach Test), ALM (plantigraphy) and plantar pressure (baropodometry). The assessors were blinded to the allocation of participants. RESULTS Three children were excluded before randomization and 40 were randomized (PG n: 20; CG n:20).12 children were excluded during the protocol (PG n:7; CG n:5) and included in the intention to treat analysis. No significant difference between groups was observed for static and dynamic balance and ALM measures. There was a significant difference in the following outcomes for the PG: the plantar pressure on the right hemibody forefoot between pre-test 38.70 ± 14.38 and post-test 42.65 ± 15.63 (ES = 0.66; SRM = 0.50). The plantar pressure on the right hemibody rearfoot between pre-test 61.10 ± 14.18 and post-test 56.85 ± 19.39 (ES = 0.68; SRM = 0.53). No adverse or harmful events were reported in any group. CONCLUSION There were no differences in static and dynamic postural control and ALM between PG and CG. However, children GP showed improvement in some results of plantar pressure in relation CG. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (REBEC) (N_ RBR-8t5p7d).
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Cui T, Yang L, Han X, Xu J, Yang Y, Ren T. A Low-Cost, Portable, and Wireless In-Shoe System Based on a Flexible Porous Graphene Pressure Sensor. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14216475. [PMID: 34772000 PMCID: PMC8585424 DOI: 10.3390/ma14216475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Revised: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Monitoring gait patterns in daily life will provide a lot of biological information related to human health. At present, common gait pressure analysis systems, such as pressure platforms and in-shoe systems, adopt rigid sensors and are wired and uncomfortable. In this paper, a biomimetic porous graphene–SBR (styrene-butadiene rubber) pressure sensor (PGSPS) with high flexibility, sensitivity (1.05 kPa−1), and a wide measuring range (0–150 kPa) is designed and integrated into an insole system to collect, process, transmit, and display plantar pressure data for gait analysis in real-time via a smartphone. The system consists of 16 PGSPSs that were used to analyze different gait signals, including walking, running, and jumping, to verify its daily application range. After comparing the test results with a high-precision digital multimeter, the system is proven to be more portable and suitable for daily use, and the accuracy of the waveform meets the judgment requirements. The system can play an important role in monitoring the safety of the elderly, which is very helpful in today’s society with an increasingly aging population. Furthermore, an intelligent gait diagnosis algorithm can be added to realize a smart gait monitoring system.
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- Tianrui Cui
- School of Integrated Circuit, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; (T.C.); (L.Y.); (X.H.); (J.X.)
- Beijing National Research Center for Information Science and Technology (BNRist), Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Integrated Circuit, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; (T.C.); (L.Y.); (X.H.); (J.X.)
- Beijing National Research Center for Information Science and Technology (BNRist), Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Integrated Circuit, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; (T.C.); (L.Y.); (X.H.); (J.X.)
- Beijing National Research Center for Information Science and Technology (BNRist), Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Integrated Circuit, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; (T.C.); (L.Y.); (X.H.); (J.X.)
- Beijing National Research Center for Information Science and Technology (BNRist), Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Integrated Circuit, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; (T.C.); (L.Y.); (X.H.); (J.X.)
- Beijing National Research Center for Information Science and Technology (BNRist), Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Correspondence: (Y.Y.); (T.R.)
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- School of Integrated Circuit, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; (T.C.); (L.Y.); (X.H.); (J.X.)
- Beijing National Research Center for Information Science and Technology (BNRist), Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Correspondence: (Y.Y.); (T.R.)
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Merry K, MacPherson M, Macdonald E, Ryan M, Park EJ, Sparrey CJ. Differentiating Sitting, Standing, and Walking Through Regional Plantar Pressure Characteristics. J Biomech Eng 2020; 142:041004. [PMID: 31581289 DOI: 10.1115/1.4045049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Prolonged static weight bearing (WBR) is thought to aggravate plantar heel pain and is common in the workplace, which may put employees at greater risk of developing plantar heel pain. However, objective measures of physical activity and sedentary behaviors in the workplace are lacking, making it difficult to establish or refute the connection between work exposure and plantar heel pain. Characterizing loading patterns during common workplace postures will enhance the understanding of foot function and inform the development of new measurement tools. Plantar pressure data during periods of sitting, standing, and walking were measured in ten healthy participants using the F-Scan in-shoe measurement system (Tekscan Inc, Boston, MA). Peak and average pressure, peak and average contact area, and average pressure differential were analyzed in ten different regions of the foot. A two-way repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) assessed the posture by foot region interaction for each measurement parameter; significant effects of posture by foot region were identified for all five measurement parameters. Ten foot region by measurement parameter combinations were found to significantly differentiate all three postures simultaneously; seven used pressure measures to differentiate while three used area measures. The heel, lateral midfoot (LM), and medial and central forefoot (CFF) encompassed nine of ten areas capable of differentiating all postures simultaneously. This work demonstrates that plantar pressure is a viable means to characterize and differentiate three common workplace postures. The results of this study can inform the development of measurement tools for quantifying posture duration at work.
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- Kohle Merry
- Mechatronic Systems Engineering, Simon Fraser University, 250-13450 102 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 0A3, Canada
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- Health and Exercise Science, University of British Columbia, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7, Canada
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- Mechatronic Systems Engineering, Simon Fraser University, 250-13450 102 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 0A3, Canada
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- Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, Canada; Kintec Footlabs Inc, 13465 King George Boulevard, Surrey, BC V3T 2T8, Canada
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- Mechatronic Systems Engineering, Simon Fraser University, 250-13450 102 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 0A3, Canada
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- Mechatronic Systems Engineering, Simon Fraser University, 250-13450 102 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 0A3, Canada
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Miura N, Nagai K, Tagomori K, Ikutomo H, Okamura K, Okuno T, Nakagawa N, Masuhara K. Plantar pressure distribution during standing in women with end-stage hip osteoarthritis. Gait Posture 2020; 76:39-43. [PMID: 31731132 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2019.10.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2019] [Revised: 09/10/2019] [Accepted: 10/17/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients with hip osteoarthritis (OA) experience abnormal movement patterns and reduced loading of the affected leg. The plantar contacts the ground and receives force from the ground. Plantar pressure distribution may differ in patients with hip OA compared to healthy adults and may influence physical functioning in these patients. RESEARCH QUESTION We investigated whether plantar pressure distribution during standing differed between patients with hip OA and healthy adults. We also analyzed the relationship between plantar pressure distribution and walking ability and the factors affecting plantar pressure distribution. METHODS Maximum plantar pressure distribution during standing for 20 seconds was investigated in patients with hip OA (n = 62; OA group) and in healthy adults (n = 53; Control group). Statistical comparisons between these groups were made using Fisher's exact test and residual analysis. In the OA group, leg length discrepancy, range of hip extension, leg loading, knee extensor strength, and 10 m walking time were assessed; multiple linear regression and logistic regression analyses were used to examine the relationships between these factors and maximum plantar pressure distribution. RESULTS Maximum plantar pressure distribution was different between the OA and control groups. In the OA group, maximum plantar pressure distribution was one of the significant predictors of 10 m walking time. Additionally, leg length discrepancy was a significant predictor of maximum plantar pressure distribution in this group. SIGNIFICANCE During standing, the proportion of patients for whom the maximum plantar pressure region was the heel tended to be lower in the group with hip OA compared to the healthy adults. Plantar pressure distribution may have an importance for evaluating walking ability in patients with hip OA. Correcting leg length discrepancy and loading under the heel could adjust plantar pressure distribution in patients with hip OA.
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- Namika Miura
- Masuhara Clinic, 3-4-2, Tenmabashi, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0042, Japan.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Hyogo University of Health Sciences, Kobe 650-8530, Japan
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- Masuhara Clinic, 3-4-2, Tenmabashi, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0042, Japan
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- Masuhara Clinic, 3-4-2, Tenmabashi, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0042, Japan
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- Masuhara Clinic, 3-4-2, Tenmabashi, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0042, Japan
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- Masuhara Clinic, 3-4-2, Tenmabashi, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0042, Japan
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- Masuhara Clinic, 3-4-2, Tenmabashi, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0042, Japan
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Neves JCDJ, Cibinello FU, Valenciano PJ, Fujisawa DS. Influência do arco longitudinal medial na distribuição plantar e na flexibilidade posterior. FISIOTERAPIA E PESQUISA 2020. [DOI: 10.1590/1809-2950/18022427012020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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RESUMO O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar se a formação do arco longitudinal do pé interfere na distribuição da pressão plantar e na flexibilidade dos músculos posteriores da coxa. O método de estudo foi transversal e as impressões plantares foram obtidas usando o plantígrafo e analisadas segundo o método Viladot. A distribuição plantar e a flexibilidade foram avaliadas pela baropodometria e pelo banco de Wells, respectivamente. Foi observado que crianças com pés cavos apresentam maior flexibilidade quando comparadas às que têm o pé normal (p=0,02); e também que pés cavos apresentam maior pressão, ou seja, maior sobrecarga em calcâneo quando comparados àqueles com o arco plantar normal (p=0,02 membro inferior direito e p=0,03 membro inferior esquerdo). A avaliação do arco longitudinal medial mostra que crianças com pés cavos apresentam maior flexibilidade dos músculos posteriores de membro inferior. Os pés cavos também estão associados com maior descarga de peso em região de calcâneo.
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Kodithuwakku Arachchige SNK, Chander H, Knight A. Flatfeet: Biomechanical implications, assessment and management. Foot (Edinb) 2019; 38:81-85. [PMID: 30844660 DOI: 10.1016/j.foot.2019.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2018] [Revised: 01/19/2019] [Accepted: 02/04/2019] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Several complications due to flatfeet have been reported in previous literature such as poor postural stability, injuries, pathologies, and discomfort. Early detection and appropriate management are mandatory to minimize these effects. There are different feet assessments established in the field with distinct advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, selection of management methods from various options should be done vigilantly as the application differs according to the individual. Therefore, the objective of this article is to review previous literature on structural anatomy, pathomechanics, assessment, and proper management of flatfeet to provide a condensed summary for healthcare professionals, occupational therapists, kinesiologists, biomechanists, coaches, and ergonomists.
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- Neuromechanics Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762, United States
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- Neuromechanics Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762, United States
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Hazari A, Maiya AG, Shivashankara K. Foot Kinetic and Kinematic Profile in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Peripheral Neuropathy A Hospital-Based Study from South India. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 2019; 109:36-49. [PMID: 29389217 DOI: 10.7547/17-059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND A kinetic change in the foot such as altered plantar pressure is the most common etiological risk factor for foot ulcers in people with diabetes mellitus. Kinematic alterations in joint angle and spatiotemporal parameters of gait have also been frequently observed in participants with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Diabetic peripheral neuropathy leads to various microvascular and macrovascular complications of the foot in type 2 diabetes mellitus. There is a gap in the literature for biomechanical evaluation and assessment of type 2 diabetes mellitus with DPN in the Indian population. We sought to assess and determine the biomechanical changes, including kinetics and kinematics, of the foot in DPN. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted at a diabetic foot clinic in India. Using the purposive sampling method, 120 participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus and DPN were recruited. Participants with active ulceration or amputation were excluded. RESULTS The mean ± SD age, height, weight, body mass index, and diabetes duration were 57 ± 14 years, 164 ± 11 cm, 61 ± 18 kg, 24 ± 3 kg/m2, and 12 ± 7 years, respectively. There were significant changes in the overall biomechanical profile and clinical manifestations of DPN. The regression analysis showed statistical significance for dynamic maximum plantar pressure at the forefoot with age, weight, height, diabetes duration, body mass index, knee and ankle joint angle at toe-off, pinprick sensation, and ankle reflex ( R = 0.71, R2 = 0.55, F12,108 = 521.9 kPa; P = .002). CONCLUSIONS People with type 2 diabetes mellitus and DPN have significant changes in their foot kinetic and kinematic parameters. Therefore, they could be at higher risk for foot ulceration, with underlying neuropathy and biomechanically associated problems.
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- Animesh Hazari
- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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Foot Arch Height and Quality of Life in Adults: A Strobe Observational Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2018; 15:ijerph15071555. [PMID: 30041462 PMCID: PMC6069419 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15071555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2018] [Revised: 07/12/2018] [Accepted: 07/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Background: Variations in the foot structure related with the high or low arch are identified common lower limb conditions, and it is supposed to be the effect on the quality of life (QoL) associated to foot health in adults. Here we aimed to determine the relationships between relatively high and low feet arches and QoL. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out. Among 138 adults enrolled in the study, 66 had a high arch, 21 had a low arch, and 51 were within the normal range. Changes related to the foot structure were analyzed using Area Calc version 2.6 software, and data obtained using the Foot-Health-Status-Questionnaire (FHSQ), whose domains were compared between foot arch groups by means of the one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results: The results of the FHSQ comparison between the three groups within the sample population did not show any statistically significant difference (p > 0.05) for any domains of specific foot (pain, function, general health and footwear) and general (general health, physical activity, social function and vigor) health-related QoL. Conclusions: Specific foot and general health-related QoL did not seem to be influenced by the foot arch height between high, normal and low feet arches heights. Nevertheless, further studies with higher sample sizes and matched-paired groups should be carried out.
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Contributions of foot muscles and plantar fascia morphology to foot posture. Gait Posture 2018; 61:238-242. [PMID: 29413791 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2018.01.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2017] [Revised: 12/19/2017] [Accepted: 01/22/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND The plantar foot muscles and plantar fascia differ between different foot postures. However, how each individual plantar structure contribute to foot posture has not been explored. The purpose of this study was to investigate the associations between static foot posture and morphology of plantar foot muscles and plantar fascia and thus the contributions of these structures to static foot posture. METHODS A total of 111 participants were recruited, 43 were classified as having pes planus and 68 as having normal foot posture using Foot Posture Index assessment tool. Images from the flexor digitorum longus (FDL), flexor hallucis longus (FHL), peroneus longus and brevis (PER), flexor hallucis brevis (FHB), flexor digitorum brevis (FDB) and abductor hallucis (AbH) muscles, and the calcaneal (PF1), middle (PF2) and metatarsal (PF3) regions of the plantar fascia were obtained using a Venue 40 ultrasound system with a 5-13 MHz transducer. RESULTS In order of decreasing contribution, PF3 > FHB > FHL > PER > FDB were all associated with FPI and able to explain 69% of the change in FPI scores. PF3 was the highest contributor explaining 52% of increases in FPI score. Decreased thickness was associated with increased FPI score. Smaller cross sectional area (CSA) in FHB and PER muscles explained 20% and 8% of increase in FPI score. Larger CSA of FDB and FHL muscles explained 4% and 14% increase in FPI score respectively. CONCLUSION The medial plantar structures and the plantar fascia appear to be the major contributors to static foot posture. Elucidating the individual contribution of multiple muscles of the foot could provide insight about their role in the foot posture.
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Plantar Pressure Detection with Fiber Bragg Gratings Sensing System. SENSORS 2016; 16:s16101766. [PMID: 27782089 PMCID: PMC5087550 DOI: 10.3390/s16101766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2016] [Revised: 10/18/2016] [Accepted: 10/19/2016] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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In this paper, a novel fiber-optic sensing system based on fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs) to measure foot plantar pressure is proposed. This study first explores the Pedar-X insole foot pressure types of the adult-size chart and then defines six measurement areas to effectively identify four foot types: neutral foot, cavus foot, supinated foot and flat foot. The plantar pressure signals are detected by only six FBGs, which are embedded in silicone rubber. The performance of the fiber optic sensing is examined and compared with a digital pressure plate of i-Step P1000 with 1024 barometric sensors. In the experiment, there are 11 participants with different foot types to participate in the test. The Pearson correlation coefficient, which is determined from the measured results of the homemade fiber-optic plantar pressure system and i-Step P1000 plantar pressure plate, reaches up to 0.671 (p < 0.01). According to the measured results from the plantar pressure data, the proposed fiber optic sensing system can successfully identify the four different foot types. Measurements of this study have demonstrated the feasibility of the proposed system so that it can be an alternative for plantar pressure detection systems.
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