Plantar pressure parameters, type and sensitivity of the foot in recruits: a prospective study

ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the characteristics of plantar pressure, type of foot and plantar sensitivity of recruits during the period of compulsory military service. Sixty individuals who performed compulsory military service were assessed for plantar pressure (EPS LoranEngineering baropodometer, Bologna, Italy) and plantar sensitivity to superficial touch (esthesiometer - Semmes-Weinsten Monofilaments) at three different times: March (baseline), June (after 16 weeks of training) and September (after 36 weeks of military training). Antero-posterior and latero-lateral weight bearing, mean pressure, maximum pressure, foot contact area, foot typology were evaluated. and plantar sensitivity. The data were analyzed using the chi-squared test, Anova repeated measures and Friedman test with Bonferroni pos hoc (p