Static and dynamic pedobarometric evaluations were performed on the feet of 100 normal adult white men aged from 20 to 49 years old (mean = 29.9±6.9), using version 3.848 of the F-SCAN system. All evaluations were performed using new pressure sensor insoles with standardized conditions. Maximum vertical forces and plantar peak pressure measurements were taken during 7.88 seconds each of walking in a straight line at subject's own pace and standing. Feet were separated based on their side and lower limb dominance. The means of three consecutive and three alternate tests provided quantitative data. Maximum static and vertical dynamic forces were found to be greater on the dominant side and were significantly correlated with body weight. There were significant differences between dominant and non-dominant sides in static plantar peak pressure evaluations at the forefoot and midfoot, and in the dynamic evaluations at the midfoot. There was a significant correlation between dynamic plantar peak pressures at the midfoot and body weight.
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