Open AccessThe effect of Masai Barefoot technology (MBT) shoes on ankle joint complex kinematics and plantar heel pressure distribution
Author(s) -
Cox Sophie,
Birch Ivan,
Otter Simon
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of foot and ankle research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.763
H-Index - 39
ISSN - 1757-1146
DOI - 10.1186/1757-1146-3-s1-p4
Subject(s) - barefoot , medicine , ankle , heel , plantar pressure , kinematics , physical medicine and rehabilitation , rehabilitation , orthopedic surgery , gait , joint (building) , physical therapy , surgery , anatomy , engineering , mechanical engineering , physics , pressure sensor , classical mechanics , architectural engineering
Presentation content To determine range of motion at the ankle joint complex the Cartesian Optoelectronic Dynamic Anthropometer (CODA mpx30) motion analysis system was used using 10 sensors attached to predefined anatomical landmarks using MBT sandals to prevent signal interference. Plantar pressure measurements were taken using the EMED SF pressure mat for barefoot pressures and the PEDAR in-shoe pressure analysis system and a 33% mask was applied to pressure data using Novel multimask software to capture the heel.