Relationship between obesity and foot pain and its association with fat mass, fat distribution, and muscle mass

Abstract

To examine the relationship between obesity, body composition, and foot pain as assessed by the Manchester Foot Pain and Disability Index (MFPDI). Methods. Subjects 25-62 years of age (n = 136) were recruited as part of a study examining the relationship between obesity and musculoskeletal health. Foot pain was defined as current foot pain and pain in the last month, and an MFPDI score of >1. Body composition (tissue mass and fat distribution) was measured using dual x-ray absorptiometry. Results. The body mass index (BMI) in this population was normally distributed around a mean of 32.1 kg/m2. The prevalence of foot pain was 55.1%. There was a positive association between BMI and foot pain ..