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The association between body composition and foot structure and function: a systematic review.

P A Butterworth¹, K B Landorf, W Gilleard

¹Department of Podiatry, Faculty of Health Sciences, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia; Lower Extremity and Gait Studies Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia.

Obesity Reviews : an Official Journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity

|October 30, 2013

Summary

Obesity is linked to low-arched feet and altered walking function. Other body composition measures show limited association with foot structure or function in this review.

Keywords:

Biomechanics body composition foot obesity

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Area of Science:

Biomechanics
Podiatry
Anthropometry

Background:

Body composition significantly influences musculoskeletal health.
Foot structure and function are crucial for mobility and stability.
Understanding these relationships can inform interventions for foot conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review the evidence linking body composition to foot structure and function.
To identify associations between obesity and specific foot characteristics.
To explore the relationship between other body composition metrics and foot health.

Main Methods:

Systematic literature search across six major electronic databases.
Inclusion criteria focused on studies examining body composition and foot parameters.
Review of 16 relevant studies published up to September 2013.

Main Results:

Strong evidence connects obesity with planus (low-arched) foot posture.
Obesity is associated with pronated dynamic foot function during gait.
Increased plantar pressures during walking are linked to obesity.
Limited evidence exists for associations between fat mass and foot structure/function.

Conclusions:

Obesity is a significant factor associated with altered foot posture and function.
Further research is needed to clarify the impact of various body composition measures on foot health.
Findings highlight the importance of considering body weight in the assessment and management of foot conditions.