Certain characteristics of the foot structure represented by the conta
ct pressure display method provide a clear indication of the tendency
to experience stress fractures. The main results of the research proje
ct are (i) the static foot-ground pressure diagram may supply basic in
formation about the foot structure, needed to understand its behaviour
, (ii) a new concept of stress intensity parameters was introduced and
appeared to be basic for the foot structure evaluation, (iii) a set o
f criteria was established to classify the foot structure and its tend
ency to stress fractures, (iv) a simple computerized screening techniq
ue can calculate and classify the values of above parameters and relat
e them to the established criteria. The results may enable a scientifi
c and practical approach in characterizing foot orthopaedic problems a
nd might help to rate the stress fracture risk.