The Effect of Backpack Load on Muscle Activities of the Trunk and Lower Extremities and Plantar Foot Pressure in Flatfoot

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes in muscle activation of the trunk and lower extremities and plantar foot pressure due to backpack loads of 0, 10, 15, and 20% of body weight during level walking in individuals with flatfoot. [Methods] Fourteen young flatfoot subjec...

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Main Author: Son, Hohee
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: The Society of Physical Therapy Science 2013
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3881460/