Background: The anatomical and physiological differences between males and females are numerous. It is believed that misalignment of the foot anatomy is a key element in other body part issues. Plantar pressure measurements while standing, moving, or performing other exercises can show the pathomechanics of an aberrant foot and provide an objective way to quantify the distribution of plantar pressure. The goal of this study was to determine how gender affects the distribution of planter pressure in healthy adult individuals.
Materials and methods: A total of 1,500 healthy individuals from both sexes (700 men and 800 women) participated in the study. They were chosen through campus recruitment. They were between the ages of 18 and 25. Two groups were formed out of them. The foot lab was used to measure planter pressure distribution by Zebreis Medical GmbH, Germany).
Results: The two groups did not significantly differ from one another.
Conclusion: In healthy adults, gender has no effect on the distribution of planter pressure. Key words: planter pressure, gender, postural stability.