Static and dynamic plantar pressure distribution in amateur marathon runners.

Background: The aim of the study was to compare the static and dynamic plantar pressure profiles of amateur marathon runners with sedentary cohorts.

Research Questions: Are there differences in the plantar pressures of these two populations? Is there a correlation between body mass and BMI with plantar loading?

Methods: The study involved 43 runners involved in marathon training and 30 age-matched untrained individuals. Plantar pressure was measured using a baropodometric system.