A Review of the Analysis of Ground Reaction Force among Adults with Lower Limb Problems (Tinjauan Analisis Daya Tindak Balas Tanah di Kalangan Orang Dewasa dengan Masalah Anggota Bawah)
http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/JSKM-2023-2102-01
- Author:
DEEPASHINI HARITHASAN
1
;
NUR AQILAH BINTI ABD RAZAK
2
Author Information
1. Centre for Healthy Ageing and Wellness, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2. Department of Physiotherapy, SOCSO Tun Razak Rehabilitation Centre, Melaka, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Foot;
leg;
lower extremity;
maximum force;
vertical load transfer
- From:Malaysian Journal of Health Sciences
2023;21(No.2):1-10
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The ground reaction force (GRF) is the equal opposing load transfer from the body to the ground, also called vertical
load transfer. The GRF would produce stress waves transmitted toward the lower extremities during the heel strike of a
gait cycle. Too much force imposed on the lower extremities for an extended period will cause harmful effects such as
injuries or alterations in gait. This article presents a review of the literature on GRF analysis among adults with lower
limb problems where comparisons between healthy and unhealthy subjects were analyzed, focusing on the compensation
in each lower limb. A literature search of published articles in Science Direct and PubMed databases from August 2015
to March 2021 was analyzed. The keywords used for the search were (plantar force OR vertical load transfer OR ground
reaction force) AND (lower limb OR lower extremities OR leg OR foot) AND (impairment OR problem OR injury). The
literature search identified 22 relevant studies which were screened independently by two reviewers. Lower limb
problems such as unilateral transfemoral amputation, unilateral transtibial amputation, patellofemoral pain, anterior
cruciate ligament injury, knee arthroplasty, knee osteoarthritis, diabetic foot, total hip replacement, pronated foot
proved to alter the GRF significantly. Patients used to shift their weight on the opposite leg as compensation, which acts
as a pain-free mechanism. This paper has provided sufficient understanding regarding GRF among adults with lower
limb problems. The knowledge concerning compensation may help physical therapists implement the appropriate
intervention for patients with lower limb problems.
- Full text:14.2023my04391.pdf
