The effect of directions of turn movements on plantar pressure distribution in collegiate male soccer players

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the plantar pressure distribution during turn movements. Eighteen collegiate football players were instructed to run and turn with their right legs in 3 directions: side cutting, straight running, and crossover cutting. The medial side of the forefoot experienced significantly greater plantar pressure during side cutting task and the lateral side of the forefoot experienced significantly greater plantar pressure during crossover cutting task. The present study reveals that the plantar pressure increases load to the side of movement direction. In future studies, the relationship between plantar pressure and injury should be investigated.