Exploring the Association of Hallux Limitus with Baropodometric Gait Pattern Changes
<b>Background:</b> Hallux limitus (HL) is a condition marked by the restricted dorsiflexion of the first metatarsophalangeal joint, causing pain and functional limitations, especially during the propulsive phase of walking. This restriction affects the gait, particularly in the final pha...
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| description | <b>Background:</b> Hallux limitus (HL) is a condition marked by the restricted dorsiflexion of the first metatarsophalangeal joint, causing pain and functional limitations, especially during the propulsive phase of walking. This restriction affects the gait, particularly in the final phase, and impairs foot stability and support. HL is more common in adults and leads to biomechanical and functional adaptations. The purpose of this study was to investigate the differences in the center of pressure between subjects with hallux limitus and those with healthy feet. <b>Methods:</b> A total of 80 participants (40 with bilateral HL and 40 healthy controls) aged 18 to 64 were selected from a biomechanics center at the Universidade da Coruña, Spain. The gait analysis focused on three key phases: initial contact, forefoot contact, and the loading response. Data were collected using a portable baropodometric platform and analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics 29.0.2.0; statistical significance was set at <i>p</i> < 0.05, with a 95% confidence interval. <b>Results:</b> The gait analysis indicated that the case group exhibited statistically significant differences, showing lower values in the left foot load response during the foot contact time (77.83 ± 40.17) compared to the control group (100.87 ± 29.27) (<i>p</i> = 0. 010) and in the foot contact percentage (<i>p</i> = 0. 013) during the stance phase (10.02 ± 5.68) compared to the control group (13.05 ± 3.60). <b>Conclusions:</b> Bilateral HL causes subtle gait changes, with individuals showing greater contact time values in the total stance phase versus the control group. Early detection may improve quality of life and prevent complications. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4e13bfbe3bf44cde8ff36e7fb56957c72025-08-20T03:43:30ZengMDPI AGBioengineering2306-53542025-03-0112331610.3390/bioengineering12030316Exploring the Association of Hallux Limitus with Baropodometric Gait Pattern ChangesNatalia Tovaruela-Carrión0Ricardo Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo1Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias2Daniel López-López3Juan Gómez-Salgado4Javier Bayod-López5Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, 41009 Seville, SpainFaculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, SpainFaculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28922 Alcorcón, SpainResearch, Health and Podiatry Group, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Nursing and Podiatry, Industrial Campus of Ferrol, Universidade da Coruña, 15403 Ferrol, SpainDepartment of Sociology, Social Work and Public Health, Faculty of Labour Sciences, Universidad de Huelva, 21004 Huelva, SpainApplied Mechanics and Bioengineering Group (AMB), Aragon Institute of Engineering Research (I3A), Centro de Investigación Biomecánica en Red CIBER-BBN, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain<b>Background:</b> Hallux limitus (HL) is a condition marked by the restricted dorsiflexion of the first metatarsophalangeal joint, causing pain and functional limitations, especially during the propulsive phase of walking. This restriction affects the gait, particularly in the final phase, and impairs foot stability and support. HL is more common in adults and leads to biomechanical and functional adaptations. The purpose of this study was to investigate the differences in the center of pressure between subjects with hallux limitus and those with healthy feet. <b>Methods:</b> A total of 80 participants (40 with bilateral HL and 40 healthy controls) aged 18 to 64 were selected from a biomechanics center at the Universidade da Coruña, Spain. The gait analysis focused on three key phases: initial contact, forefoot contact, and the loading response. Data were collected using a portable baropodometric platform and analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics 29.0.2.0; statistical significance was set at <i>p</i> < 0.05, with a 95% confidence interval. <b>Results:</b> The gait analysis indicated that the case group exhibited statistically significant differences, showing lower values in the left foot load response during the foot contact time (77.83 ± 40.17) compared to the control group (100.87 ± 29.27) (<i>p</i> = 0. 010) and in the foot contact percentage (<i>p</i> = 0. 013) during the stance phase (10.02 ± 5.68) compared to the control group (13.05 ± 3.60). <b>Conclusions:</b> Bilateral HL causes subtle gait changes, with individuals showing greater contact time values in the total stance phase versus the control group. Early detection may improve quality of life and prevent complications.https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/12/3/316hallux limitusgait analysisgait patternsstance phase gait |
| spellingShingle | Natalia Tovaruela-Carrión Ricardo Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias Daniel López-López Juan Gómez-Salgado Javier Bayod-López Exploring the Association of Hallux Limitus with Baropodometric Gait Pattern Changes Bioengineering hallux limitus gait analysis gait patterns stance phase gait |
| title | Exploring the Association of Hallux Limitus with Baropodometric Gait Pattern Changes |
| title_full | Exploring the Association of Hallux Limitus with Baropodometric Gait Pattern Changes |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the Association of Hallux Limitus with Baropodometric Gait Pattern Changes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring the Association of Hallux Limitus with Baropodometric Gait Pattern Changes |
| title_short | Exploring the Association of Hallux Limitus with Baropodometric Gait Pattern Changes |
| title_sort | exploring the association of hallux limitus with baropodometric gait pattern changes |
| topic | hallux limitus gait analysis gait patterns stance phase gait |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/12/3/316 |
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