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Factors affecting foot posture in young adults: a cross sectional study
Fayaz R Khan1, Mohamed F Chevidikunnan1, Aseel F Mazi1
1Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Journal of Musculoskeletal & Neuronal Interactions
|June 3, 2020
Summary
Young adults show a mild link between ligament laxity and foot pronation. Females exhibit a higher prevalence of pronated feet compared to males, with no association found with body mass index.
Area of Science:
- Biomechanics
- Podiatry
- Human Movement Science
Background:
- Foot posture in young adults is not well understood.
- Factors like age, Body Mass Index (BMI), and flexibility influence foot posture.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationships between age, BMI, flexibility, and foot posture in young adults.
- To determine the prevalence of pronated feet in relation to these factors.
Main Methods:
- Assessed 252 healthy young adults (18-25 years) including 106 males and 146 females.
- Measured Body Mass Index (BMI), Foot Posture Index (FPI-6), Beighton score (ligament laxity), and conducted a lunge test.
Main Results:
- Pronated feet (FPI-6 score ≥ 6) showed a weak positive correlation with ligament laxity (Beighton score) and a weak negative correlation with BMI.
- Females had a significantly higher prevalence of pronated feet (81.75%) compared to males (18.75%).
Conclusions:
- A mild relationship exists between ligament laxity and foot pronation.
- Females are more susceptible to developing pronated feet.
- Body weight (BMI) was not found to correlate with pronated feet in this cohort.
