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Effect of Shoe Lacing Techniques on Plantar Pressure during Walking A Cross-Sectional Study

  • Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
  • Abbr : J Korean Soc Phys Med
  • 2025, 20(2), pp.65~71
  • Publisher : The Korean Society of Physical Medicine
  • Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Physical Therapy > Other physical therapy
  • Received : December 24, 2024
  • Accepted : May 7, 2025
  • Published : May 31, 2025

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1중부대학교 물리치료학과
2연세대학교 물리치료학

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ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: This study aimed to compare the effects of crisscross lacing (CCL) and loop lacing (LL) on the medial/lateral ratio of plantar pressure during walking. METHODS: Twelve subjects participated in this study. They wore wearable foot pressure devices to walk along a 20 m-long corridor. The medial/lateral mean and peak plantar pressure for three plantar areas: forefoot, midfoot, and hindfoot were collected during walking under two conditions, namely, the CCL and LL techniques. The medial/lateral mean and peak plantar pressure ratios were calculated for the three plantar areas. A paired t-test was used to compare the medial/lateral ratio of mean and peak plantar pressure between the CCL and LL techniques. RESULTS: The LL technique significantly reduced the medial/lateral ratio of mean plantar pressure in the forefoot and midfoot compared to the CCL technique (p < .05). However, there were no significant differences observed in the hindfoot. The medial/lateral ratio of peak plantar pressure did not show significant differences between the two conditions in all plantar areas. CONCLUSION: The LL technique redistributed plantar pressure towards the lateral aspect, effectively reducing pronation. The LL technique is recommended to prevent and manage musculoskeletal disorders of the lower extremity related to flat feet.

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