Open AccessAnatomical plantar pressure masking and foot models: potential for integration with marker position systems
Author(s) -
Giacomozzi Claudia,
Stebbins Julie,
Leardini Alberto
Publication year - 2012
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 - 10.1186/1757-1146-5-s1-o29
Subject(s) - foot (prosody) , medicine , masking (illustration) , plantar pressure , physical medicine and rehabilitation , position (finance) , artificial intelligence , computer science , pressure sensor , engineering , mechanical engineering , art , philosophy , linguistics , finance , economics , visual arts
Background Investigation of local foot loading using baropodometry is highly relevant in both research and clinical settings. In order to reliably associate local pressure data with foot function and structure, anatomy-based masking of footprints is recommended, especially when foot anatomy or footprints are significantly altered. Previous studies combining baropodometry with stereophotogrammetry have shown the value of this methodology in specific, prototype-based situations [1,2]. This study thoroughly investigates the potential of this method.