The article “Footprint modifications
according to the physical activity practised” has been published today in the
International Journal of Medicine and Science of Physical Activity and Sport
(Revista Internacional de Medicina y Ciencias de la Actividad Física
y el Deporte). The paper has two versions: Spanish and English. Its whole
reference and English version is as follows:
ABSTRACT
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| Hernández Corvo Method (1989) |
The aim of this paper was (1) to
describe the characteristics of the footprint of three groups of women that
practise different levels and types of physical activity (sedentary group,
elite futsal players and elite hockey players) and (2) to analyse the modifications
suffered by their footprints after an intervention period characterised by the
sport discipline that they practise. 33 women participated in this study - age:
22.6 ± 3.0, weight: 62.2 ± 7.5 kg, and height: 165.0 ± 5.9 cm -. Five measurements were performed to analyse their type of foot: the
Hernández Corvo method, arch index, footprint area, manual measure of navicular
height, and tibial-calcaneal angle. These measurements were made twice: at the
beginning of the pre-season and at the end of it. According to the Hernández
Corvo method, the results showed modifications in the hockey players’
footprint, which also tended to flatten. The futsal players only presented
modifications in one foot. Sedentary women did not show any footprint
modifications. Therefore, this study has proved that continued physical
activity causes footprint modifications in those who practise it.
KEY WORDS:
photopodogram, arch index, Hernández Corvo method, women futsal, women hockey.
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