The relationship between asymmetric variations in plantar pressure distribution and cardiovascular performance

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between asymmetric differences in plantar pressure distribution and cardiovascular performance. The study was designed using a descriptive model. A total of 24 female athletes, with an average age of 19.08±1.6 years, participated in the study. In the study, BTS P-walk baropodometry device was used for plantar pressure measurements. In the plantar pressure analysis, maximum plantar pressure was assessed with the toes (T), metatarsal region (MR) arch region (AR) and heel region (HR) parameters, foot surface area with the forefoot (A) midfoot (B) and hindfoot (C) parameters, and rotational movements of the foot during gait with the foot progression angle parameter (FPA). Cardiovascular performance was assessed using the COSMED K5 wearable metabolic system, with VO2max as the primary parameter. The relationships between these parameters were analyzed using Pearson and Spearman correlation tests in SPSS 25 software at a significance level of p