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Analyzing Foot Posture Malalignments in Obese Individuals.

Durva Hande¹, Sawani Aphale¹, Sandeep Shinde¹

¹Department of Musculoskeletal Sciences, Krishna College of Physiotherapy, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Deemed to be University, Karad, IND.

|March 24, 2025

Summary

Obesity significantly increases the risk of foot posture malalignments, particularly affecting older adults and females. These changes can lead to conditions like flat feet, impacting overall foot health.

Keywords:

aged females flatfoot gait obesity

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Area of Science:

Biomechanics
Orthopedics
Public Health

Background:

Obesity exerts increased pressure on the feet, leading to potential deformities.
Obesity-induced foot malalignments can alter foot posture, necessitating study for effective management.
Understanding these changes is crucial for addressing the biomechanical challenges faced by obese individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate and quantify foot posture malalignments in obese individuals.
To compare foot posture between obese individuals and those with a normal Body Mass Index (BMI).
To identify demographic factors, such as age and sex, associated with obesity-related foot posture changes.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study involving 216 participants (108 obese, 108 normal BMI).
Utilized Foot Posture Index-6 (FPI-6), navicular drop test, degree of toe-out, Meary's angle (MA), and forefoot/rearfoot deviation assessments.
Statistical analysis performed using SPSS software to determine significance.

Main Results:

Obese individuals showed significant foot posture malalignments compared to the normal BMI group.
The 43-50 age group and females were disproportionately affected across multiple measures (FPI-6, navicular drop, toe-out).
Meary's angle and rearfoot/forefoot deviations were significantly impacted in obese individuals, especially the elderly and females, indicating a tendency towards flat feet.

Conclusions:

Obesity is a significant risk factor for developing foot posture malalignments.
Elderly individuals and females are more susceptible to altered foot posture, often presenting as flat feet.
Findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to manage foot health in obese populations.