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The purpose of this study was to establish normative reference values
for spatiotemporal and plantar pressure parameters, and to investigate the
influence of demographic, anthropometric and physical characteristics. METHODS:
In 1000 healthy males and females aged 3-101 years, spatiotemporal and plantar
pressure data were collected barefoot with the Zeno walkway and Emed((R))
platform. Correlograms were developed to visualise the relationships between
widely reported spatiotemporal and pressure variables with demographic (age,
gender), anthropometric (height, mass, waist circumference) and physical
characteristics (ankle strength, ankle range of motion, vibration perception) in
children aged 3-9 years, adolescents aged 10-19 years, adults aged 20-59 years
and older adults aged over 60 years. RESULTS: A comprehensive catalogue of 31
spatiotemporal and pressure variables were generated from 1000 healthy
individuals. The key findings were that gait velocity was stable during
adolescence and adulthood, while children and older adults walked at a comparable
slower speed. Peak pressures increased during childhood to older adulthood.
Children demonstrated highest peak pressures beneath the rearfoot whilst
adolescents, adults and older adults demonstrated highest pressures at the
forefoot. Main factors influencing spatiotemporal and pressure parameters were:
increased age, height, body mass and waist circumference, as well as ankle
dorsiflexion and plantarflexion strength. CONCLUSION: This study has established
whole of life normative reference values of widely used spatiotemporal and
plantar pressure parameters, and revealed changes to be expected across the
lifespan.
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