A fundamental characteristic of the human body and foot, the foot-ground pressure pattern

Arcan, M.<sup>1</sup>; Brull, M. A.<sup>1</sup>

Affiliations

¹Tel-Aviv University, School of Engineering, Tel-Aviv, Israel

Abstract

A new method and instrument developed by the authors allows a simultaneous recording of the pressure distribution between each foot and the ground during either standing or walking. The light reflected from a special sandwich plate produces an interference pattern which is a function of the contact pressure.

The pressure distribution is displayed simultaneously on the whole contact surface as a diagram: the foot-ground pressure pattern (FGP).

Quantitative data and new parameters representative of the mechanics of the foot for standing posture are proposed. These will provide a better description and understanding of the mechanics of the foot and the human body.

The method may yield important data for the evaluation of prosthetic-orthotic appliances, in post-operative follow-up of orthopedic patients, and in the mechanics of rehabilitation.

Links

DOI: 10.1016/0021-9290(76)90088-9

PubMed: 939767

WoS: A1976BY24500005

History

Received: 1975-08-21

Cited Works (1)

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1934	Elftman H. A cinematic study of the distribution of pressure in the human foot. Anat Rec. 1934;59(4):481-491.

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