In:
Applied Sciences, MDPI AG, Vol. 13, No. 4 ( 2023-02-07), p. 2133-
Abstract:
The aim of the present study was to determine the level of association of the spatio-temporal gait parameters in subjects with and without plantar fasciopathy. The second objective was to analyze whether differences in spatio-temporal parameters between both groups exist. Seventy-four subjects divided in two groups participated in the study, one presenting subjects with plantar fasciopathy for more than three months (n = 31), and the other group comprising subjects without plantar fasciopathy (n = 43). The spatio-temporal parameters were measured using Optogait. Decreased step length (p 〈 0.001), increased contact phase (p 〈 0.001), increased double support (p 〈 0.001), increased load response (p 〈 0.001), increased pre-swing (p 〈 0.001), increased gait cycle (p = 0.002), decreased stride (p 〈 0.001), decreased speed (p 〈 0.001), decreased cadence (p 〈 0.001), decreased phase flatfoot (p = 0.001), and increased propulsion (p 〈 0.001) in subjects with PF showed statistically significant differences when compared with the control group.. Furthermore, the level of association between the spatio-temporal parameters was different when comparing the groups. These findings may help when assessing potential plantar fascia injuries, and they may serve as a tool that helps with clinical decision-making, or as a clinical measurement in a treatment and follow-up program.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2076-3417
Language:
English
Publisher:
MDPI AG
Publication Date:
2023
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