Abstract
Objectives: The aim of this study was the comparison of plantar pressure distribution, vertical ground reaction force and contact area in dominant and none-dominant limbs between top-flight and beginners in females taekwondo
Materials & Methods: This study was quasi-experimental in which 7 top-flights and 8 beginners taekwondo were selected from females taekwondo. Subjects, plantar pressure ,vertical ground reaction force and contact area measured using the emed C50 system .The obtained data from dominant and none-dominant limb between two groups were analyzed by independent-t test
Result: independent-t test show significante difference in lateral hind foot, medial hind foot and metatarsal 3-5 contact area in none dominant limb between top-flights and beginners but did not show any significante difference in dominant limbs (P≥./.5).
Conclusion: The result of this study show the influence of taekwondo in plantar pressure distribution and contact area in athletics .And this can makes the difference between top-flight and beginners .The most plantar pressure in dominant limbs of top-flight and beginners applied respectively in metatarsal3-5and big toe