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  • Title: Pressure distribution measurements for evaluation of running shoe properties.
    Author: Hennig EM, Milani TL.
    Journal: Sportverletz Sportschaden; 2000 Sep; 14(3):90-7. PubMed ID: 11081245.
    Abstract:
    The loading of individual foot structures which may play an important role in the occurrence of overuse injuries can be determined by using pressure distribution devices. In-shoe pressure measurements are of special interest as they provide information about the changes in foot to ground interactions with footwear modifications. Several studies have investigated the magnitudes of plantar in-shoe pressures at different running velocities. The first ray of the foot, composed of first metatarsus and hallux, was identified as one of the main load bearing structures during the push-off phase. Low correlations were found for the relationships of plantar pressures to ground reaction force or shock related variables. Pressure measurements provide a unique insight into the interaction between the human body, footwear and the ground. Substantial differences can be found in the peak pressure and relative load patterns due to different shoe constructions. It was also shown that plantar pressure measurement can be employed to identify changes of footwear properties with use. Although in-shoe pressure data offer detailed information about the loading behavior of the foot in various activities, at present conclusions for medical implications are still speculative.
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