Foot pressure distribution: methodology and clinical application for children with ankle rheumatoid arthritis

INTRODUCTION:: Foot pressure measurements furnish information about distribution of pressures, forces, time and contact areas under the foot during standing and walking. Foot pressure measurement has been used in a number of rehabilitation and athletic applications in adults, however, little has been published regarding the clinical usefulness of this technology for children with disabilities. Children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) …