Effect of Exercise Intervention and Foot Load Changes on Foot Arch Evaluation Using Foot Pressure Distribution Data

The foot arch serves important functions in regard to shock absorption and the action of walking. Simple and quantitative classification of foot arch types such as flat foot and high arch would be helpful in health support for the elderly. The present authors have developed a classification system for foot arch type showing high reliability using foot pressure distribution data. However, effect of exercise intervention and foot load changes on foot arch evaluation using foot pressure distribution data remain unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of exercise intervention and foot load changes on foot arch evaluation using foot pressure distribution data.