Screening for laterally deviated plantar pressure during stance using the Cumberland ankle instability tool and anthropometric measures

Abstract

This study developed a method that predicts laterally deviated plantar pressure during stance by lower limb anthropometrics and self-reported ability to stop an ankle which has started to roll over. Thirty-two males ran on a treadmill for 2 minutes at 11km/h. Foot pressure data were collected by a pressure insole system for classifying the participants as medial or lateral strikers. Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool score, Tegner Activity Scale score, foot arch height, active and passive ankle and knee range of motion, bi-malleolar width, foot length, foot width and calf circumference were measured. Binary logistic regressions were performed to produce a model which estimated if an individual showed laterally deviated foot pressure during stance. The model utilised the score of Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool Question 8, active and passive knee joint external rotation, height, body mass and bimalleolar width (explained variance of 47.3%, p = 0.037), producing a sensitivity of 71.4% and a specificity of 54.5%. A validation trial on another 15 runners reported a 73.3% accuracy in prediction if they are medial or lateral strikes.

Prevalence of ankle instability in performers of Chinese classical dance: a cross-sectional study of 105 Chinese dancers

“…9 10 Assessment tools Self-reported questionnaires can be effective and accessible tools for screening. 11 The CAIT is a self-reported, nine-item questionnaire that assesses CAI in the left and right foot separately. It is scored on a scale of 0 (severe instability) to 30 (no instability).…”

“…Self-reported questionnaires can be effective and accessible tools for screening 11. The CAIT is a self-reported, nine-item questionnaire that assesses CAI in the left and right foot separately.…”

Validation of an Automated Optical Scanner for a Comprehensive Anthropometric Analysis of the Foot and Ankle

“…The clinical application of anthropometric measures of the foot extends to various fields, including orthopedics, podiatry, sports medicine, and footwear design [ 9 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 ]. Anthropometric measures of the foot and ankle have demonstrated clinical utility across various domains of healthcare [ 16 , 17 ]. They offer valuable insights into foot morphology, aiding in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of foot-related conditions.…”

“…They offer valuable insights into foot morphology, aiding in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of foot-related conditions. In the last few years, there has been an increasing body of scientific literature disseminating research on foot anthropometry and contributing to advancements in the field, with potentially important clinical implications [ 16 , 18 , 19 , 20 ]. The precision and accessibility of foot anthropometry are expected to further improve, enhancing its clinical utility in the years to come [ 17 ].…”