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{"title":"Functional Profile Differences Across Diagnostic Categories Using WHODAS 2.0 in Adults with Neurological, Musculoskeletal, and Chronic Pain Conditions.","authors":"Patricio Barria, Asterio Andrade, Bessié Córdova Albayay, Felipe Covarrubias-Escudero, Carlos Cifuentes, Juan Camilo Moreno, Juan Pablo Appelgren-González","doi":"10.3390/jfmk10030312","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jfmk10030312","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b>: Functional disability is a growing concern in aging populations with chronic health conditions, yet few studies have compared disability profiles across diagnostic categories using standardized tools. <b>Objectives</b>: This study aimed to characterize the functional profiles of adults with neurological, musculoskeletal, and chronic pain conditions using the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0) and to examine differences by age and sex. <b>Methods</b>: A total of 419 participants (median age = 73 years; 73% female) completed the 36-item WHODAS 2.0. Diagnoses were classified into three groups: neurological (<i>n</i> = 134), musculoskeletal (<i>n</i> = 230), and pain-related (<i>n</i> = 55). Domain-level scores were analyzed using non-parametric tests and Spearman correlations. <b>Results</b>: revealed that neurological conditions were associated with the highest disability levels, particularly in cognition, interpersonal relations, and participation. Musculoskeletal conditions showed greater impairments in mobility and self-care, while pain-related conditions demonstrated variable disability, especially in participation. Women reported higher disability scores in the neurologic group, with significant differences observed in the cognition domain among neurological cases (<i>p</i> = 0.048). Age was positively correlated with disability in self-care and mobility, especially in musculoskeletal conditions. <b>Conclusions</b>: These findings highlight the utility of WHODAS 2.0 in identifying domain-specific limitations across clinical populations. They support the need for individualized, diagnosis- and gender-sensitive rehabilitation strategies, and suggest that WHODAS 2.0 can inform targeted care planning and resource allocation in rehabilitation settings. Future research should incorporate longitudinal designs and explore contextual factors influencing functional outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":16052,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology","volume":"10 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12371973/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144957028","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Fully Replicable Exercise Program for Individuals with Sleep-Disordered Breathing: Protocol Design and Training Load Monitoring.","authors":"Jose M Saavedra, Katrin Y Fridgeirsdottir, Conor J Murphy, Harald Hrubos-Strøm, Erna S Arnardottir","doi":"10.3390/jfmk10030311","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jfmk10030311","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives</b>. The objectives of this study were (i) to design in detail an exercise program for individuals with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) that would be reproducible, and (ii) to present a system for monitoring training load (volume × intensity) within such a program. <b>Methods</b>. A comprehensive exercise program was developed for individuals with SDB, detailing not only the session structure (warm-up, main part-circuit training and brisk walking-and cool-down) but also the specific exercises, training volume (actual exercise time excluding rest), intensity (Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion-RPE), and training load (calculated as time × RPE, in arbitrary units). This detailed program was previously implemented in a RCT (ISRCTN16974764). A comparison was also made between the planned and performed intensity, and training load through a paired t-test. <b>Results</b>. A fully replicable program was presented. No significant difference was found between the planned and performed training load (<i>p</i> = 0.482). When analyzed by week, a significant difference was found only for overestimation in weeks 9-12 (<i>p</i> < 0.001). <b>Conclusions</b>. In general terms, it can be concluded that a detailed exercise program was described for individuals with SDB. The program is reproducible in terms of content, training volume, intensity, and load. Moreover, the RPE proved to be a valid parameter for quantifying intensity, allowing for the integration of all parts of the session, as well as various types of content. The planned and performed programs (as quantified via participants' RPE) matched appropriately. Therefore, this program can be reproduced and applied to this type of population.</p>","PeriodicalId":16052,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology","volume":"10 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12372097/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144957096","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Modified Stress Score and Sympathetic-Parasympathetic Ratio Using Ultra-Short-Term HRV in Athletes: A Novel Approach to Autonomic Monitoring.","authors":"Andrew D Fields, Matthew A Mohammadnabi, Michael V Fedewa, Michael R Esco","doi":"10.3390/jfmk10030310","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jfmk10030310","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Monitoring autonomic balance provides valuable insights into recovery status and physiological readiness, both of which are essential for performance optimization in athletes. The Stress Score (SS) and Sympathetic-Parasympathetic Ratio (SPS), derived from Poincaré plot heart rate variability (HRV) indices, have been proposed as practical markers of sympathetic activity and overall autonomic balance. However, these traditional calculations often require lengthy recordings and specialized software, limiting their feasibility in field settings. This study introduces modified versions of these metrics derived from ultra-short-term (1 min) time-domain HRV recordings: the Modified Stress Score (MSS) and Modified Sympathetic-Parasympathetic Ratio (MSPS). <b>Methods:</b> Competitive male athletes (<i>n</i> = 20, age = 21.2 ± 2.1 year, height = 183.6 ± 8.9 cm, weight = 79.2 ± 10.3 kg) completed a maximal exercise test with HRV recorded before and after exercise. <b>Results:</b> Following natural log-transformation, MSS and MSPS demonstrated strong correlations with SS and SPS across all time points (<i>r</i> = 0.87-0.94, all <i>p</i> < 0.01) and displayed the expected physiological responses to exercise and recovery. <b>Conclusions:</b> These findings suggest that MSS and MSPS are practical, accessible tools for assessing autonomic balance in athletes. Their application may enhance our ability to monitor recovery status, guide individualized training strategies, and optimize performance in applied sport settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":16052,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology","volume":"10 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12371974/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144957119","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Functional Recovery Program for Femoroacetabular Impingement in Two Professional Tennis Players: Outcomes at Two-Year Follow-Up.","authors":"Francesca Campoli, Lucio Caprioli, Ida Cariati, Saeid Edriss, Cristian Romagnoli, Vincenzo Bonaiuto, Giuseppe Annino, Elvira Padua","doi":"10.3390/jfmk10030309","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jfmk10030309","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b>: Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) increasingly affects professional and amateur tennis players. Therefore, understanding the optimal approach to follow in specific cases plays an important role in the return to sports activity. <b>Methods</b>: This case report describes a two-stage functional recovery program implemented by two professional tennis players returning to practice. One player (a) underwent two arthroscopic surgeries for FAI and reconstruction of the damaged acetabulum labrum, while the other (b) took a stop period due to pain symptoms related to coxarthrosis and FAI. The subjects were monitored through pain perception questionnaires and mobility tests. An interview was conducted two years after the injury. <b>Results</b>: In both cases, at the end of the program, the subjects had no pain during tennis practice and gained more than 90% of range of motion in hip extension. However, both interrupted the program, experiencing painful symptoms again. At a two-year follow-up, the subjects were no longer involved in professional sports. The factors perceived by the two players were investigated and presented. <b>Conclusions</b>: The program proved beneficial, as both athletes returned to sports practice without pain symptoms and with hip mobility close to physiological. Nevertheless, the pain arose after the program ended and continued over time. Several aspects connected to the injury might have significantly affected early retirement from professional activity.</p>","PeriodicalId":16052,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology","volume":"10 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12371922/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144957277","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Heart Rate Variability Differences by Match Phase and Outcome in Elite Male Finnish Padel Players.","authors":"Rafael Conde-Ripoll, Antonin Jamotte, Jose A Parraca, Álvaro Bustamante-Sánchez","doi":"10.3390/jfmk10030306","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jfmk10030306","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> This study aimed to examine changes in heart rate variability (HRV) across three match-related time points (pre-match, during the match, and post-match) and to explore whether these physiological responses differed between winners and losers in competitive padel. <b>Methods:</b> Twelve matches were analyzed, involving 11 high-level Finnish padel players ranked within the national top 24. HRV was recorded before, during, and immediately after each match, with each measurement lasting a minimum of five min. Time-domain (e.g., SDNN, RMSSD, pNN50), frequency-domain (e.g., LF, HF), and non-linear (e.g., SD1, SD2) HRV metrics were extracted for analysis. All matches took place in Tampere, Finland, under controlled conditions. <b>Results:</b> Results revealed significant intra-match fluctuations in HRV across all domains. Moreover, losing players exhibited consistently higher relative heart rate during the match, suggesting greater physiological strain. <b>Conclusions:</b> This study contributes novel evidence on the dynamic nature of autonomic responses in padel and supports the integration of HRV monitoring in performance and recovery management protocols for high-level athletes.</p>","PeriodicalId":16052,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology","volume":"10 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12371992/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144957073","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Whole-Body Electromyostimulation Coupled with Aerobic Exercise Boosts Serum Irisin Levels in Healthy Individuals: A Pilot Study.","authors":"Gianluca Vadalà, Giuseppina Di Giacomo, Fabrizio Russo, Veronica Tilotta, Raffaella Rosy Vescio, Claudia Colaiacomo, Giorgia Petrucci, Luca Ambrosio, Vincenzo Denaro, Rocco Papalia","doi":"10.3390/jfmk10030308","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jfmk10030308","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Irisin, a myokine secreted during physical activity, has garnered attention for its potential roles in cartilage homeostasis and musculoskeletal health. Whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) is an emerging exercise modality that enhances muscle recruitment and may stimulate greater irisin release. This study aimed to compare the acute serum irisin response following aerobic exercise with and without WB-EMS in healthy individuals. <b>Methods</b>: A total of 24 healthy adults were enrolled and randomized to undergo either aerobic physical activity (PA) or WB-EMS (n = 12 each). Both groups performed identical exercise routines, with the WB-EMS group additionally receiving muscle stimulation via a standardized protocol. Serum irisin levels were measured at baseline (T0), 10 minutes post-exercise (T1), and 1 hour post-exercise (T2) using ELISA. Statistical analysis was performed using two-way ANOVA with post hoc testing. <b>Results</b>: At T1, serum irisin levels did not significantly differ from baseline in either group. At T2, the WB-EMS group demonstrated a statistically significant increase in irisin levels compared to both T0 and T1 (<i>p</i> < 0.01), as well as to the PA group (<i>p</i> < 0.01). In contrast, the PA group showed only a slight, non-significant rise at T2. These findings suggest that WB-EMS induces a more robust irisin response than traditional aerobic exercise. <b>Conclusions</b>: WB-EMS appears to enhance irisin release in healthy individuals following acute exercise. These results support further research into WB-EMS as a novel strategy to modulate myokine production with potential therapeutic relevance in musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoarthritis.</p>","PeriodicalId":16052,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology","volume":"10 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12371996/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144956784","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Gender Differences in the Relationship Between Fatigue, Different Types of Physical Activity, Postural Changes, and Sleep Quality in University Students-Part II Analyses from a Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Verner Marijančić, Silvije Šegulja, Mirela Vučković, Ivana Sović, Stanislav Peharec, Tanja Grubić Kezele, Gordana Starčević-Klasan","doi":"10.3390/jfmk10030307","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jfmk10030307","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Fatigue can be a useful tool to understand the effects of physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior on musculoskeletal health in university students. <b>Methods:</b> The aim of this cross-sectional study was to examine gender differences in the relationships between fatigue and specific types and levels of PA, posture, sleep quality (SQ), and non-specific low back pain (NS-LBP) in young adult university students aged 18-25 years. A total of 180 students completed all required tests. <b>Results:</b> Female students had higher total fatigue as they generally engaged in more PA in contrast to male students, who had higher total fatigue when they engaged in less moderate and less vigorous PA. With increasing sedentary behavior, overall fatigue was pronounced in both sexes, although female students spent significantly more time sitting. Poorer SQ correlated with NS-LBP and higher levels of sleep-related fatigue in female students. Males with pronounced hypekyphosis and females with pronounced lordosis were more fatigued. In addition, fatigue was more pronounced in female students with a higher extensor/flexor ratio, suggesting that trunk extensors are more fatigued due to the need to maintain lumbar spine stability. <b>Conclusions:</b> Our findings suggest that the choice of PA should be gender-specific to prevent chronic musculoskeletal disorders and fatigue in young adult university students.</p>","PeriodicalId":16052,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology","volume":"10 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12371991/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144957036","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Comparative Study of Paralympic Veterans with Either a Spinal Cord Injury or an Amputation: Implications for Personalized Nutritional Advice.","authors":"Ilaria Peluso, Anna Raguzzini, Elisabetta Toti, Gennaro Boccia, Roberto Ferrara, Diego Munzi, Paolo Riccardo Brustio, Alberto Rainoldi, Valentina Cavedon, Chiara Milanese, Tommaso Sciarra, Marco Bernardi","doi":"10.3390/jfmk10030305","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jfmk10030305","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b>: Dietary advice for Paralympic athletes (PAs) with a spinal cord injury (PAs-SCI) requires particular attention and has been widely studied. However, currently, no particular attention has been addressed to nutritional guidelines for athletes with an amputation (PAs-AMP). This study aimed at filling up this gap, at least partially, and compared veteran PAs-SCI with PAs-AMP. <b>Methods:</b> A sample of 25 male PAs (12 with SCI and 13 with AMP), recruited during two training camps, was submitted to the following questionnaires: allergy questionnaire for athletes (AQUA), Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ), Starvation Symptom Inventory (SSI), neurogenic bowel dysfunction (NBD), orthorexia (ORTO-15/ORTO-7), alcohol use disorders identification test (AUDIT), and Mediterranean diet adherence (MDS). The PAs were also submitted to the following measurements: dietary Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) and intakes, body composition, handgrip strength (HGS), basal energy expenditure (BEE), peak oxygen uptake (VO_2peak), peak power, peak heart rate (HR), post-exercise ketosis, and antioxidant response after a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) to voluntary fatigue. <b>Results:</b> Compared to PAs-AMP, PAs-SCI had higher NBD and lower VO_2peak (<i>p</i> < 0.05), peak power, peak HR, peak lactate, phase angle (PhA) of the dominant leg (<i>p</i> < 0.05), and ORTO15 (<i>p</i> < 0.05). The latter was related to NBD (r = -0.453), MDS (r = -0.638), and ORAC (r = -0.529), whereas ORTO7 correlated with PhA of the dominant leg (r = 0.485). Significant differences between PAs-AMP and PAs-SCI were not found in the antioxidant response, glucose, and ketone levels after CPET, nor in dietary intake, AUDIT, AQUA, NMQ, SSI, BEE, HGS, and FM%. <b>Conclusions:</b> The present study showed that PAs-SCI and PAs-AMP display similar characteristics in relation to lifestyle, energy intake, basal energy expenditure, and metabolic response to CPET. Based on both the similarities with PAs-SCI and the consequences of the limb deficiency impairment, PAs-AMP and PAs-SCI require personalized nutritional advice.</p>","PeriodicalId":16052,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology","volume":"10 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12372035/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144957149","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of an Eight-Week Plyometric Training Intervention on Neuromuscular Performance, Musculotendinous Stiffness, and Directional Speed in Elite Polish Badminton Athletes.","authors":"Mariola Gepfert, Artur Gołaś, Robert Roczniok, Jan Walencik, Kamil Węgrzynowicz, Adam Zając","doi":"10.3390/jfmk10030304","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jfmk10030304","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b>: This study aimed to examine the effects of an 8-week plyometric training program on lower-limb explosive strength, jump performance, musculotendinous stiffness, reactive strength index (RSI), and multidirectional speed in elite Polish badminton players. <b>Methods</b>: Twenty-four athletes were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n = 15), which supplemented their regular badminton training with plyometric exercises, or a control group (n = 15), which continued standard technical training. Performance assessments included squat jump (SJ), countermovement jump (CMJ), single-leg jumps, sprint tests (5 m, 10 m), lateral movements, musculotendinous stiffness, and RSI measurements. <b>Results</b>: The experimental group showed statistically significant improvements in jump height, power output, stiffness, and 10 m sprint and lateral slide-step performance (<i>p</i> < 0.05), with large effect sizes. No significant changes were observed in the control group. Single-leg jump improvements suggested potential benefits for addressing lower-limb asymmetries. <b>Conclusions</b>: An 8-week plyometric intervention significantly enhanced lower-limb explosive performance and multidirectional movement capabilities in young badminton players. These findings support the integration of targeted plyometric training into regular training programs to optimize physical performance, improve movement efficiency, and potentially reduce injury risk in high-intensity racket sports.</p>","PeriodicalId":16052,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology","volume":"10 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12372044/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144957044","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Can Plantar Pressure Distribution During Gait Be Estimated from Quiet Stance in Healthy Individuals?","authors":"Marta Mirando, Chiara Pavese, Valeria Pingue, Stefania Sozzi, Antonio Nardone","doi":"10.3390/jfmk10030301","DOIUrl":"10.3390/jfmk10030301","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives</b>: We assessed the difference between quiet stance and gait in the spatial distribution and intensity of foot plantar pressures and whether it is possible to estimate the distribution during gait from data obtained during stance. <b>Methods</b>: A total of 60 healthy subjects with a mean age of 31.0 ± 9.4 years performed two trials for quiet stance and four trials for gait on a baropodometric walkway with their eyes open. Foot plantar pressures were recorded from 10 areas of the foot sole. <b>Results</b>: During quiet stance, the highest plantar pressure occurred at metatarsal heads (M2 to M4) and the medial (MH) and lateral halves of the heel (LH). During gait, the profile of plantar pressure values was like that during stance, but significantly higher. The differences concentrated at the big toe (T1), M2 to M4, MH, and LH, whilst toes (T2,3,4,5) and midfoot (MF) showed the smallest difference. A significant positive correlation was found between the corresponding areas of foot pressure during gait and stance. <b>Conclusions</b>: During quiet stance and gait, the overall profile of plantar pressure distribution was similar. During quiet stance, the subjects loaded more on the heels, in keeping with the known position of the center of pressure just in front of the ankles. During gait, higher pressures on the metatarsal areas are related to the forward propulsion of the center of mass. The correlation between the corresponding areas of foot pressure during gait and stance suggests that the pressure distribution during gait can partly be estimated from that during stance. This finding might be useful in most clinical settings when a single sensorized platform rather than a complete walkway is available.</p>","PeriodicalId":16052,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology","volume":"10 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12372002/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144957080","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}