Chronic Implications of Bilateral Foot Pattern Variability in Schoolchildren
Gait symmetry is a sensitive indicator of functional imbalance in schoolchildren and is strongly influenced by both foot morphology and body weight. Incorporating plantar assessment and BMI monitoring into routine pediatric evaluations may help clinicians identify children at risk for long-term musculoskeletal problems at an early stage.
Authors
- Doru Stoica
- Madălina Nicoleta Matei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8482-2260)
- Liliana Anghelina
- Magdalena Rodica Trăistaru (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6555-5731)
- Daniela Viorelia Matei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5681-8237)
- Mihai Cealicu
Institutions
- Universitat de València (ES)
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova (RO)
- University of Craiova (RO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Healthcare
- Published
- 2025-10-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13202586
- Primary Topic
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00