The Effect of Walking Speed on Peak Plantar Pressure

Abstract

The effect of walking speed on peak plantar pressure varied with plantar region. To achieve more robust peak plantar pressure measurements, walking speed should be controlled. Determining the normal plantar function across a range of speeds can aid in the development of shoes and foot orthoses. The pressure-speed relationships presented in this study can be used as a comparative tool for evaluating the efficacy of clinical interventions for pressure reduction, especially when walking speed changes may confound the outcomes.