Relationship between foot pressure and spinal parameters in healthy adults – A systematic review

Hmida, Jamil; Tomschi, Fabian; Strauß, Andreas C.; Hilberg, Thomas

doi:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2023.05.006

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“…The load effect could cause discomfort in the lower limb or other body regions, such as the spine. Foot pressure and spinal posture seem to be interrelated under static and dynamic conditions [31].…”

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Changes in Baropodometric Evaluation and Discomfort during the Workday in Assembly-Line Workers

Rabal-Pelay,

Cimarras-Otal,

Lacárcel-Tejero

et al. 2024

Healthcare

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Prolonged standing at work is associated with health risks. The appearance of lower-limb and lower-back discomfort is one of the most prevalent factors in prolonged standing workers. The aim of this research was to evaluate the effect of an eight-hour workday on foot pressure and musculoskeletal discomfort in standing workers. Thirty-six assembly-line workers (six women) were recruited to participate in a cross-sectional study to assess foot pressure and surface, foot, knee, and lower-back discomfort before and after a real workday. Baropodometry outcomes (surface and pressure) were evaluated by the pressure platform SensorMedica and musculoskeletal discomfort was evaluated by Cornell’s Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionaire. Total foot surface (p = 0.01) and foot discomfort (p = 0.03) increased significantly at the end of the workday. Prolonged standing during 8 h workday increased the foot discomfort and total foot surface in assembly-line workers. No foot pressure variable (forefoot, rearfoot, or total) was significantly modified after the workday in assembly-line workers.

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confidence: 99%

Changes in Baropodometric Evaluation and Discomfort during the Workday in Assembly-Line Workers

Rabal-Pelay,

Cimarras-Otal,

Lacárcel-Tejero

et al. 2024

Healthcare

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“…The spine requires a stable base in the lower extremities to provide both great mobility and the necessary stability when lifting the upper body during the gait cycle (McGregor & Hukins, 2009). However, no clear relationship between foot position and the spine during walking was previously found (Hmida et al, 2023).…”

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“…Furthermore, a recent systematic review found that there is no significant connection between the feet and the spine during walking in healthy adults. (Hmida et al, 2023).…”

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Biomechanical Aspects of Military Footwear Usage and their Relationship with Lower Extremity Overuse Injuries. Doctoral Thesis

Ņesteroviča

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Professional military service involves high-intensity physical training, including field training exercises and marching, which increase the risk of musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs). In the military, MSKIs represent a significant medical concern, leading to an increased financial strain on military healthcare and a decrease in military preparedness. Acute and overuse lower extremity MSKIs are more common in the knee, lower leg, and foot. The role of military footwear in the development of overuse injuries is currently unresolved, and more research is suggested on the relationship between military footwear and overuse injuries. The purpose of this work was to determine the incidence of overuse MSKI in the lower and investigate its possible relationship with military footwear usage among the Latvian Land Forces. The research was carried out on infantry soldiers during their annual medical examinations at the Military Medical Support Centre of the Latvian National Army Logistic Command from 2018 to 2020. In a cross-sectional study on the epidemiology of MSKI, a total of n = 227 active duty infantry soldiers participated. Among study participants, 42.7 % had a history of lower extremity injuries, with a higher prevalence of overuse injuries in the lower leg. Study participants who wore inappropriate size of military boots reported lower comfort ratings for all parameters, irrespective of their history of injuries. Gait analysis was performed barefoot and wearing military boots during the case-control study (n = 66) where subjects were divided into groups according to their history of overuse injuries. Both groups showed an elevation in the foot contact angle, while simultaneously showing a reduction in the eversion of the rearfoot and the angular velocities of the ankle when wearing military footwear. The conditional logistic regression model revealed that stride time variability (OR = 2.71, 95 % CI 1.31 – 5.60) during barefoot gait demonstrated statistical significance in predicting the risk of lower leg overuse injury. The optimal threshold for stride time variability was determined to be 1.95 %, which could effectively predict the occurrence of lower leg overuse injuries, showing a sensitivity of 56 % and a specificity of 88 %. Based on research findings, walking in military footwear improves stability and encourages gait symmetry, and the risk of overuse injuries to the lower extremities does not appear to be influenced by gait with footwear. The research results support the importance of further investigating gait variability as a possible risk factor for MSKI and lay the groundwork for the establishment of guidelines for medical gait and foot screening in the military. The Doctoral Thesis was developed at the Rehabilitation Research Laboratory of Rīga Stradiņš University and the Latvian National Army Logistic Command Military Medical Support Centre Defence: at the public session of the Promotion Council Basic Medicine on 2 April 2024 at 10.00 remotely via online platform Zoom. 3.1 Basic Medicine; Sub-Sector – Medical Biomechanics. Keywords: gait analysis; infantry boot; military personnel; musculoskeletal injuries; stride variability.

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Effect of short-term spinal orthosis and insoles application on cobb angle, plantar pressure and balance in individuals with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Arslan,

Görgü

2023

Clinical Biomechanics

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Relationship between foot pressure and spinal parameters in healthy adults – A systematic review

Cited by 3 publications

References 40 publications

Changes in Baropodometric Evaluation and Discomfort during the Workday in Assembly-Line Workers

Changes in Baropodometric Evaluation and Discomfort during the Workday in Assembly-Line Workers

Biomechanical Aspects of Military Footwear Usage and their Relationship with Lower Extremity Overuse Injuries. Doctoral Thesis

Effect of short-term spinal orthosis and insoles application on cobb angle, plantar pressure and balance in individuals with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

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