Foot Pressure Abnormalities in the Diabetic Foot

For decades, foot pressure measurements have been used to evaluate many medical conditions. Early techniques to assess plantar foot pressure were simple, yet innovative, methods that provided investigators with semiquantitative data. The introduction of the optical pedobarograph significantly improved the accuracy of foot pressure measurements. Measurement of foot pressures has advanced over the years and now includes computer technology that allows for accurate and reproducible measurements.