Plantar Pressure

The described surgical techniques for the treatment of foot and ankle pathologies are numerous. In order to objectively assess the outcomes of these procedures, evaluation methods are typically used, primarily considering pain symptoms, residual functionality, the correction of any deformities achieved, and radiographic parameters. Conversely, assessments of plantar pressures, as a potential indicator of functional and biomechanical recovery, are still not widely utilized. Biomechanical functional assessments examine specific variables, including gait analysis, stabilometry, kinematics and kinetics of joint movements, and the activation and strength of particular muscle groups. These assessments can be conducted by specialized personnel using dedicated equipment such as a baropodometric platform and inertial sensors. This study aims to, for the first time in the literature, present the results related to plantar pressures from different surgical treatments of the foot and ankle

The aim of this study is to examine the immediate effects of mobilization and manipulation versus sham manipulation on plantar pressure, quality of life, and pain in patients with hallux valgus. Participants will be assessed using a sociodemographic data form, the Manchester-Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOXFQ), the Manchester Scale, goniometric measurements, the Multidimensional Nil Hallux Valgus Scale, the SF-36 Health Survey, the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), and plantar pressure analysis via a pedobarographic device. The study will be conducted on a total of 60 feet, with 30 feet assigned to the manipulation group and 30 feet to the sham manipulation group.

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effect of a high-speed, low-amplitude physiotherapy technique at the ankle level, when performed on amateur soccer players.

Our primary aim is to compare diaphragm function (resting thickness, activity/resting thickness ratio indicating contractility), postural control, and plantar pressure between individuals with pes planus and healthy controls without pes planus.