Effect of Three Types of Knee Braces on Plantar Pressure Distribution During Stance Phase of Gait in Healthy Individuals
Abstract
Orthotic helps, especially the knee braces, are often used by both, doctors and patients. This study deals with the influence of knee bracing on plantar pressure distribution changes during gait in healthy individuals.
The experimental group concerned 5 healthy subjects, 3 females and 2 males aged 27 +- 5 years, using a pressure platform for determination of effects of three types of knee braces on dynamic interaction between the foot and the ground. The statistical results ilustrate that application of the functional knee brace increased the plantar pressure under intermedial forefoot, the use of the prophylactic knee brace increased plantar pressure under lateral forefoot and decreased under medial hindfoot, and the use of the kneesleeve decreased plantar pressure under both lateral and medial hindfoot.