Biokinetic gait differences between Hallux valgus patients and asymptomatic subjects.

Background: Hallux valgus (HV) is the most prevalent foot condition, associated with a decline in quality of life and a high rate of complications. Pedobarography can be a diagnostic tool, although controversies exist due to differences in measurement scales, type of capture, software, and hardware used. Deformity level differences have not been thoroughly explored.

Age, Gender, Body Mass Index, and Foot Loading During Gait.

Background: The aim was to analyze changes in normal functional parameters of gait analysis by aging, sex, and body mass index (BMI).

Methods: A cross-sectional study with a consecutive sample of asymptomatic subjects was performed between 2014 and 2020. Primary outcomes were time and force parameters (contact time and center of force [CoF] time), in the heel, midfoot, and metatarsal areas, measured using an in-office force platform.