title: [Methodology of pedobarographic examination--own experiences and review of literature].
abstract: The pedobarographic examination is the method that allows estimation of underfoot pressure distribution. The aim of the study was presentation of methodology of pedobarographic examination basing on own experiences and review of the literature. The estimation of underfoot pressure distribution on the basis of pedobarographic examinations is helpful in diagnostics of musculoskeletal system in healthy persons and patients with pathology of lower extremities and vertebral column and allows evaluation of musculoskeletal system biomechanics.
authors.affiliation: Klinika Medycyny Ratunkowej i Obrazeń, Wielonarzedowych II Katedry Chirurgii, Collegium Medicum, Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego w Krakowie. mslorkow@cyfronet.pl
authors.forename: Jacek
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lorkowski
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena / Q000379:methods; D005528:Foot / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005530:Foot Deformities / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods*; D011187:Posture / Q000502:physiology*; D011312:Pressure; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013131:Spine / Q000503:physiopathology; D016138:Walking; D016474:Weight-Bearing / Q000502:physiology