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Effects of cushioning pads on heel and forefoot plantar pressurereduction in walking and running |
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| Creator | 1. Satta Srewaradachpisal 2. Charoenyutr Dechwayukul 3. Surapong Chatpun 4. Wiriya Thongruang |
| Title | Effects of cushioning pads on heel and forefoot plantar pressurereduction in walking and running |
| Publisher | Research and Development Office, Prince of Songkla University |
| Publication Year | 2564 |
| Journal Title | Songklanakarin Journal of Science an Technology (SJST) |
| Journal Vol. | 43 |
| Journal No. | 6 |
| Page no. | 1685-1693 |
| Keyword | cushion insole, mechanical properties, plantar pressure, walking, running |
| URL Website | https://rdo.psu.ac.th/sjst/index.php |
| ISSN | 0125-3395 |
| Abstract | Excessive walking and running can cause foot injuries due to continuous high impact force and pressure on the footsole, especially in the heel and the forefoot regions. This problem can be relieved with insoles made of various cushioningmaterials. The cushioning pads of insoles at forefoot and heel regions significantly influence plantar pressure and reduce theforces during walking and running. However, no studies have compared the mechanical properties of different cushioningmaterials as regards decreasing the plantar pressure and forces during these activities. The effects of different cushioningmaterials on the reduction of force and pressure at forefoot and heel regions, especially during running, were compared in thisstudy. Mechanical properties of insoles for compression, hardness and cushioning were evaluated and analyzed. Moreover, theplantar pressures measured by the Pedar X system were collected and compared among volunteers. It was found that the EVAadditional pad improves the cushioning by the insole. However, an insole made of PE was the best pad for reducing plantarpressure during both walking and running activities. In addition, the relationship between plantar pressure reduction andcompressive property of insoles was found. |
