Table 2

Selected results from studies using 3D scanners to measure anthropometric changes in the foot under weight bearing conditions.

Percentage change in parameter

Foot shape parameter

Load

Houston et al (40 feet) [38]

Tsung et al (16 feet) [39]

Xiong et al (60 feet) [40]

Mean

Length

HWB

+1.7%

+2.7%

+1.1% (M 1.1%, F1.1%)

+1.53%

FWB

+2.2%

+3.4%

+1.4% (M1.3%; F1.5%)

+1.95%

Ball width

HWB

+3.8%

+2.9%

+2.2% (M2.6%; F 1.7%)

+2.85%

FWB

+4.3%

+6%

+2.6% (M3.1%; F2%)

+3.66%

Heel width

HWB

+4.8%

+5.9%

+1.1% (M1.4%; F0.8%)

+3.04%

FWB

+4.8%

+8.7%

+1.6% (M1.8%; F1.3%)

+3.68%

Percentage changes relate to baseline measurements taken of the unloaded foot, HWB: half weight bearing; FWB: full weight bearing.

Telfer and Woodburn Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2010 3:19   doi:10.1186/1757-1146-3-19