Now the plantar pressure has been
accepeted as a vital biomechanical
parameter to evaluate walking of the
human. The distribuation and magnitude of
plantar pressure can provide useful
information to diagnose varity of foot
disorders12
.
The plantar pressure measurments
during standing, walking and running can
demonstrate the pathomechanics of foot
disorders and give objective measures to track
disease progression. Several studies in foot
biomechanics have reported the plantar
pressure variations is useful to determine
pathological gait. Pathological gait can be
divided on the basic etiology either
neuromusclar or muscloskeletal9
.
The feet are considered as an important
part of our body . It support not onley the
whole body weight but also bears several
times of body weight when we are running or
splitting15
. Many research groups used the
potenital of pressure measurment technology
for the diagnosis and treatment of different
foot disorders19
.
Flexible flatfoot is one of the most
common types of flatfoot. It typically begins in
childhood or adolescence and continues into
adulthood. It usually occurs in both feet and
generally progresses in severity throughout the
adult years. As the deformity worsens, the soft
tissues (tendons and ligaments) of the arch
may stretch or tear and can become inflamed
The term "flexible" means that while the foot
is flat when standing (weight-bearing), the
arch returns when not standing13
.
Symptoms, which may occur in some persons
with flexible flat foot, include:
Pain in the heel, arch, ankle, or along the
outside of the foot.
Pain associated with shin splint.
General weakness or fatigue in the foot or
leg13
.
Pes Cavus is defined as foot with an
excessively high arch. It occurs in up to 15%
of the population, of which 60% will develop
foot pain .the Common complaints associated
with pescavus include pain under the
metatarsal heads and the heel, lateral ankle
sprains, and footwear issues2
.
Lateral ankle instability and a laterally
deviated subtalar joint axis (STJ) are
frequently associated with high arched feet.
