Effect of Load Carry on Dynamic Plantar Pressure

The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of loads carried with the dominant and non-dominant hand on dynamic plantar pressure parameters in healthy individuals.Participants were required to be between the ages of 20 and 55 years, and to be free from systemic, neurological, orthopaedic or chronic diseases. Individuals with physical or mental disabilities, balance problems, a risk of falling, knee or wrist-hand joint instability, or who were pregnant, were excluded from the study.

H1:Carrying load on the dominant hand increases dynamic plantar pressure parameter values.

H0: Carrying load in the dominant hand does not change the dynamic plantar pressure parameter values.

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Key information

Conditions

Plantar Pressure Distrubution

Age range

20 year–55 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Istanbul Medipol University, Beykoz, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Background: Individuals carry loads with their right or left hand due to their daily life activities. The load carried causes biomechanical differences on the body.

Research Question: The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of loads carried with the dominant and non-dominant hand on dynamic plantar pressure parameters in healthy individuals.

Method: 20 healthy participants aged 20-55 years participated in the study voluntarily. The participants were asked to walk at least six laps at normal walking speed while carrying a load weighing 4 kg with their right and then their left hands. The Sensor Medica pedobarography device was used to evaluate dynamic plantar pressure.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

between the ages of 20-55
without any systemic, neurological, orthopaedic and chronic diseases

Exclusion criteria

pregnant,
physical and mental problems
having balance problems and high risk of falling
with joint instability

Treatment and study plan

plantar pressure

Device

Healthy individuals carry loads with their dominant and non-dominant hands.

Other names: gait analysis

Primary outcomes

Plantar Pressure

Time frame: Baseline

Plantar pressure will be measured with a baropodometer. The maximum pressure occurring at the time of measurement during load bearing shall be evaluated.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Medipol University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Dominant and Non-dominant Hand Load Carry on Dynamic Plantar Pressure

Acronym: handload

Important dates

Study start: 2021
Primary completion: 2021
Study completion: 2021
First posted: Jul 24, 2025
Registry last updated: Jul 24, 2025

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