Reduced Plantar Sensation Leads to Heterogeneous Reactions in Plantar Pressure Distribution During Normal Walking

Many studies have determined the influence of provoking reduced plantar foot sensitivity on plantar pressure distribution patterns during the roll-over process (ROP) [1-3], but differ considerably in their approaches and results. This raises the question of whether the method of provoking decreased plantar foot sensitivity is responsible for the different results or whether subjects respond so differently that there is no uniform ROP reaction. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate individual response patterns in the ROP after provoking reduced plantar foot sensitivity and to consider the homogeneity of this reaction pattern within the sample.