Observational studyJournal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions2025
Relationship Between Plantar Pressure, Body Mass Index and Balance in Children: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Observational study in Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06478836 (Does Planter Pressure and Body Mass Index Affect Balance in Normal Children), which is not on this map. Cited by 1 paper.
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Does Planter Pressure and Body Mass Index Affect Balance in Normal Children
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- Commentary to: Relationship Between Plantar Pressure, Body Mass Index and Balance in Children: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions · 2026Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between foot pressure, body mass index and balance in children aged 8-12 years.
methodsNinety normal children aged from 8 to 12 years old participated in this study. Foot pressure was recorded by a pedograph, BMI was calculated by weight/height2 (CDC chart), and balance was assessed by Biodex balance system.
resultsSubjects who were overweight or obese had significantly higher peak plantar pressure on both their right and left sides when compared to those who were normal weight (p < 0.05) and underweight (p < 0.001), and those who were normal weight had significantly higher peak plantar pressure on both sides when compared to those who were underweight (p < 0.05). Subjects who were overweight or obese had significantly higher anterior-posterior stability index, medial-lateral stability index, and overall stability index than those who were underweight or normal weight (p < 0.001).
conclusionAccording to the results of our research, it includes positive association between plantar pressure, body mass index and balance in normal children with different weight characteristics. Our findings indicate that while obese and overweight children exhibit significantly higher peak plantar pressure, their higher stability indices suggest reduced postural stability compared to normal and underweight children with different weight characteristics. This implies that increased body mass in these children poses challenges to their balance control. CLINICAL TRIAL: gov ID: NCT06478836.
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