Difference in Plantar Pressure Between the Preferred and Non-preferred Feet in Four Soccer-related Movements.
From: Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 852 Hong Kong. delwong@alumni.cuhk.net
British journal of sports medicine
- Publish Date: Feb 2007
- ISSN: 1473-0480
- Volume: 41
- Issue: 2
- Pages: 84-92
- Medium: Internet
- Language: English
- Citation (JAMA): Wong Pui-lam, Chamari Karim, Chaouachi Anis, et al. Difference in Plantar Pressure Between the Preferred and Non-preferred Feet in Four Soccer-related Movements.. Feb 2007;41:84-92
Abstract
OBJECTIVE AND PARTICIPANTS: The present study measured the difference in plantar pressure between the preferred and non-preferred foot in four soccer-related movements in 15 male university soccer players (mean (SD) age 20.9 (1.3) years, mean (SD) height 173 (4) cm and mean (SD) weight 61.7 (3.6) kg). DESIGN: To record plantar pressure distribution, players randomly wore three types of soccer shoes (classical 6-stud and 12-stud, and specially designed 12-stud) embedded with an insole pressure recorder device with 99 sensors, divided into 10 areas for analysis. Plantar pressure was recorded in five successful trials in each of the four soccer-related movements: running (at 3.3 m/s), sideward cutting, 45 degrees cutting and landing from a vertical jump. RESULTS: Plantar pressures of the preferred and non-preferred foot were different in 115 of 120 comparisons. The overall plantar pressure of the preferred foot was higher than that of the non-preferred foot. Specifically, in each of the four movements, higher pressure was found in the preferred foot during the take-off phase, whereas this was found in the non-preferred foot during the landing phase. This would suggest a tendency of the preferred foot for higher motion force and of the non-preferred foot for a greater role in body stabilisation. CONCLUSIONS: The data indicate that the preferred and non-preferred foot should be treated independently with regard to strength/power training to avoid unnecessary injuries. Different shoes/insoles and different muscular strengthening programmes are thus suggested for each of the soccer player’s feet.
Mesh Headings (Keywords): Adult, Biomechanics, Foot, Foot Injuries, Humans, Male, Pressure, Shoes, Soccer, Sports Equipment
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