Journal article
Predicting dynamic foot function from static foot posture: Comparison between visual assessment, motion analysis, and a commercially available depth camera
KL Paterson, RA Clark, A Mullins, AL Bryant, BF Mentiplay
Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy | Published : 2015
Abstract
STUDY DESIGN: Controlled laboratory study. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the ability of 3 methods to assess static foot posture to predict rearfoot and midfoot kinematics during gait. BACKGROUND: Static foot posture is commonly used clinically to infer dynamic function. Limitations of static clinical assessments may be overcome through advances in technologies, including commercially available depth cameras. METHODS: The Foot Posture Index (FPI) of 31 males (average age, 22.5 years) was assessed using visual observation, a 3-D motion-analysis system, and a depth camera. Pearson correlations were used to evaluate relationships between FPI items and rearfoot and midfoot kinematics during walking. The..
View full abstractGrants
Funding Acknowledgements
This study was approved by the Australian Catholic University Human Research Ethics Committee (2012 47v). This study was supported by funding from ASICS Oceania. The authors certify that they have no affiliations with or financial involvement in any organization or entity with a direct financial interest in the subject matter or materials discussed in the article. Address correspondence to Dr Kade Paterson, Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville VIC 3010, Australia. E-mail: kade.paterson@unimelb.edu.au Copyright (C)2015 Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (R)