Affiliations: [a] Graduate School of Simulation Studies, University of Hyogo, Hyogo, Japan | [b] Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan | [c] WPI Immunology Frontier Research Center, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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Corresponding author: Shouhei Nishikawa, Graduate School of Simulation Studies, University of Hyogo, Hyogo, Japan. E-mail:[email protected]
Abstract: This paper first describes the parameters of normal gait
from the center of the foot pressure (CoP). In our experimental system, we
obtain the foot bottom pressure distribution data by using load distribution
sensor. After that, we calculate CoP by image processing and evaluate the
movement of CoP by the parameters of normal gait. In this study, we employed
153 healthy subjects and acquired their foot bottom pressure distribution
while walking. Next, we applied the normal gait parameters to one Down's
syndrome child in 2 cases; with insoles and barefoot. As the results, we
confirmed that the parameters of the child was improved by using insoles.
Keywords: Flat-footed, normal gait, Down's syndrome children, center of foot pressure
