Sex differences in heel pad stiffness during a standing heel-rise task

Ugbolue, Ukadike C.; Yates, Emma L.; Lam, Wing-Kai; Valentin, Stephanie; Baker, Julien S.; Gu, Yaodong

Authors

Ukadike C. Ugbolue

Emma L. Yates

Wing-Kai Lam

Dr Steph Valentin S.Valentin@napier.ac.uk
Associate Professor

Julien S. Baker

Yaodong Gu

Abstract

The mechanical properties of the calcaneal fat pad have been determined during plantarflexion using synchronised motion analysis and force plate systems. This study showed no significant differences in stiffness measurements between genders with respect to the left and right heels. The application of this combined technology has potential to be used within the clinics to support foot disease diagnosis such as plantar fasciitis and heel pain.

Citation

Ugbolue, U. C., Yates, E. L., Lam, W., Valentin, S., Baker, J. S., & Gu, Y. (2019, July). Sex differences in heel pad stiffness during a standing heel-rise task. Paper presented at International Society of Biomechanics / American Society of Biomechanics 2019 Conference (ISB/ASB 2019), Calgary, Canada

Presentation Conference Type	Conference Paper (unpublished)
Conference Name	International Society of Biomechanics / American Society of Biomechanics 2019 Conference (ISB/ASB 2019)
Conference Location	Calgary, Canada
Start Date	Jul 31, 2019
End Date	Aug 4, 2019
Deposit Date	Feb 8, 2023
Publisher URL	https://isb2019.com/
Related Public URLs	https://myresearchspace.uws.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/12102160/12102115_PDF.pdf