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The purpose of this study was to assess plantar pressure alterations after
long-distance running. Prior to and after a 20 km run, force distribution
underneath the feet of 52 participants was registered using Footscan((R))
pressure plates while the participants ran shod at a constant self-selected pace.
Peak force, mean force and impulse were registered underneath different zones of
the foot. In addition, temporal data as total foot contact time, time of contact
and end of contact were derived for these zones. Furthermore, a medio-lateral
pressure distribution ratio was calculated in different phases of the roll-off.
After the run, increases in the loading of the forefoot, midfoot and medial heel
were noted and decreases in loading of the lateral toes. In the forefoot push off
phase a more lateral pressure distribution was observed. The results of this
study demonstrated plantar pressure deviations after long-distance running which
could give additional information related to several running injuries.
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