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A cross sectional pilot study utilising STrain Analysis and Mapping of the Plantar Surface (STAMPS) to measure plantar load characteristics within a healthy population

Jones, Alexander D.; Crossland, Sarah; Nixon, Jane E.; Siddle, Heidi J.; Culmer, Peter R.; Russell, David A.

Authors

Alexander D. Jones

Jane E. Nixon

Heidi J. Siddle

Peter R. Culmer

David A. Russell



Abstract

Background: No in-shoe systems, measuring both components of plantar load (plantar pressure and shear stress) are available for use in patients with diabetes. The STAMPS (STrain Analysis and Mapping of the Plantar Surface) system utilises digital image correlation (DIC) to determine the strain sustained by a deformable insole, providing a more complete understanding of plantar shear load at the foot-surface interface. Research questions: What is the normal range and pattern of strain at the foot-surface interface within a healthy population as measured by the STAMPS system? Is STAMPS a valid tool to measure the effects of plantar load? Methods: A cross-sectional study of healthy participants was undertaken. Healthy adults without foot pathology or diabetes were included. Participants walked 20 steps with the STAMPS insole in a standardised shoe. Participants also walked 10 m with the Novel Pedar® plantar pressure measurement insole within the standardised shoe. Both measurements were repeated three times. Outcomes of interest were global and regional values for peak resultant strain (SMAG) and peak plantar pressure (PPP). Results: In 18 participants, median peak SMAG and PPP were 35.01 % and 410.6kPa respectively. The regions of the hallux and heel sustained the highest SMAG (29.31 % (IQR 24.56–31.39) and 20.50 % (IQR 15.59–24.12) respectively) and PPP (344.8kPa (IQR 268.3 – 452.5) and 279.3kPa (IQR 231.3–302.1) respectively). SMAG was moderately correlated with PPP (r= 0.65, p < 0.001). Peak SMAG was located at the hallux in 55.6 % of participants, at the 1st metatarsal head (MTH) in 16.7 %, the heel in 16.7 %, toes 3–5 in 11.1 % and the MTH2 in 5.6 %. Significance: The results demonstrate the STAMPS system is a valid tool to measure plantar strain. Further studies are required to investigate the effects of elevated strain and the relationship with diabetic foot ulcer formation.

Citation

Jones, A. D., Crossland, S., Nixon, J. E., Siddle, H. J., Culmer, P. R., & Russell, D. A. (2024). A cross sectional pilot study utilising STrain Analysis and Mapping of the Plantar Surface (STAMPS) to measure plantar load characteristics within a healthy population. Gait and Posture, 113, 246-251. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2024.06.018

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jun 19, 2024
Online Publication Date Jun 26, 2024
Publication Date Sep 1, 2024
Deposit Date Jul 8, 2024
Publicly Available Date Jul 8, 2024
Journal Gait and Posture
Print ISSN 0966-6362
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 113
Pages 246-251
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2024.06.018
Keywords Plantar pressure; Plantar shear stress; Plantar strain; Diabetic foot disease; Plantar load
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4733420

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