Functional foot symmetry and its relation to lower extremity physical performance in older adults: the Framingham Foot Study.

Journal of Biomechanics
J L RiskowskiMarian T Hannan

Abstract

While many studies use gait symmetry as a marker of healthy gait, the evidence that gait symmetry exists is limited. Because gait symmetry is thought to arise through laterality (i.e., limb preference) and affects gait retraining efforts, it is important to understand if symmetry exists during gait in older adults. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate foot and gait symmetry in the population-based Framingham Foot Study as well as to determine the effects of vertical force symmetry on physical performance measures. Members of the Framingham Foot Study were included in this analysis (N=1333). Foot function and force data were collected using the Tekscan Matscan during self-selected gait, with symmetry evaluated using the symmetry index. The short physical performance battery (SPPB) measures of balance, chair stands and gait speed assessed lower extremity physical function. Participants were evaluated using quartiles of gait speed and foot symmetry to determine the effects of symmetry on lower extremity physical function. Individuals with faster gait speed displayed greater foot function asymmetry; individuals with -3.0% to -9.5% asymmetry in foot function performed better on the short physical performance battery ...Continue Reading

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