Foot Morphology and Running Gait Pattern between the Left and Right Limbs in Recreational Runners

Previous studies generally selected one foot to classify participants into groups with different types and then analyzed the running or walking biomechanics for limb. Such approach may have neglected possible differences in morphology gait between two limbs. This study aimed compare morphological characteristics kinematics of lower extremities left right limbs among a group healthy, asymptomatic runners. Forty-four [20 females, 24 males; age 25.1 (6.5) years old; height 167.2 (7.0) cm; body mass 62.8 (8.1) kg] were recruited. Foot measured both feet, bilateral 2D video analysis. No significant between-limb found dimensions, hallux valgus (bunion) angle, navicular drop (all p > 0.05). On other hand, several kinematic variables significantly during running, including peak eversion (p = 0.014), knee flexion 0.002), hip adduction < 0.001). The results indicate that runners similar feet can display asymmetry running. Researchers practitioners should be aware potential morphology. Future avoid arbitrarily analyzing limb represent runner’s