Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8798637 | Gait & Posture | 2018 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
BMI was correlated to peak pressure at whole foot (râ¯=â¯0.340; pâ¯=â¯.027), midfoot (râ¯=â¯0.550; pâ¯<â¯.001) and forefoot (râ¯=â¯0.454; pâ¯=â¯.003). Regarding other baropodometric parameters, obese children generated more forces during running compared to their leaner counterparts (all pâ¯<â¯.050), except at the hallux. Also, obese children had a larger contact area under all the foot regions (all pâ¯<â¯.050). These findings provide evidence that childhood obesity is associated with increased plantar pressure during running at self-selected speeds and support the concept that obese children are at higher risk of developing foot discomfort and pain.
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Authors
Paula Ribeiro Mesquita, Silvia Gonçalves Ricci Neri, Ricardo M. Lima, Felipe P. Carpes, Ana Cristina de David,