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Western Kentucky University

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2023

Blood Flow

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Individuals Wearing Cleats Transitioning From Sitting To Standing Demonstrate A Significant Decrease In Blood Flow To The Foot, Mel Harsh, Chase Tomlinson, Adam Mortensen, Kassity D. Clay, Adam Ranck, Camile Nguyen, Pat R. Vehrs Facsm, Aaron W. Johnson Nov 2023

Individuals Wearing Cleats Transitioning From Sitting To Standing Demonstrate A Significant Decrease In Blood Flow To The Foot, Mel Harsh, Chase Tomlinson, Adam Mortensen, Kassity D. Clay, Adam Ranck, Camile Nguyen, Pat R. Vehrs Facsm, Aaron W. Johnson

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Plantar fasciopathy is a common foot condition with 10% prevalence in the general population. Plantar fasciosis (a type of fasciopathy) is considered a degenerative condition associated with cell death due to a lack of blood flow. Narrow, tight footwear, such as cleats, have been implicated as a potential contributing factors for the development of plantar fasciopathy and their direct influence on blood flow to the foot is currently unknown. PURPOSE: To investigate blood flow change in the anterior and posterior tibial arteries between sitting and standing in a cleated foot. METHODS: Eight individuals participated in this pilot study (weight=70.5 kg±12.9, …


Comparative Investigation Of Foot Blood Flow Dynamics: A Study Of The Anterior And Posterior Tibial Arteries In The Sitting Vs. Standing Positions, Chase Tomlinson, Mel Harsh, Camile Nguyen, Lee J Hinkle, Kalissa Cox, Pat R. Vehrs Facsm, Aaron W. Johnson Nov 2023

Comparative Investigation Of Foot Blood Flow Dynamics: A Study Of The Anterior And Posterior Tibial Arteries In The Sitting Vs. Standing Positions, Chase Tomlinson, Mel Harsh, Camile Nguyen, Lee J Hinkle, Kalissa Cox, Pat R. Vehrs Facsm, Aaron W. Johnson

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Optimal blood circulation is crucial to perform activities of daily living and for living a healthy life. For example, insufficient blood flow to the foot contributes to the development of foot pathology such as plantar fasciopathy. An unshod simulation of tight and narrow shoes showed decrease blood flow to the foot. PURPOSE: This study investigated if there was a significant decrease in blood flow to the foot via the anterior and posterior tibial arteries when an unshod person transitions from sitting to standing. METHODS: Nine individuals participated in this pilot study (age=24.7±4.4, weight=72.7kg±8.8, height=1.8m±0.07). For the sitting position, …