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How does pes planus affect jumping performance and balance ability?

Rigina Rakhmatova¹, Mehmet Miçooğulları², Mehmet Ismet Tok³

¹Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Girne American University, Via Mersin 10, 99428, Girne, Turkey.

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Summary

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Pes planus (flat feet) negatively impacts vertical jump height but not horizontal jump or dynamic balance. Strengthening exercises for flat feet may improve jumping performance and reduce injury risk.

Keywords:

balance foot posture jump performance pes planus

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Area of Science:

Biomechanics and Sports Science
Podiatry and Orthopedics

Background:

Pes planus, characterized by a flattened medial longitudinal arch, can disrupt lower extremity biomechanics and athletic performance.
Understanding the functional implications of pes planus is crucial for athletes and clinicians.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the effects of pes planus on vertical jump, horizontal jump, and dynamic balance.
To determine the relationship between foot posture and performance metrics.

Main Methods:

A randomized double-blinded controlled study involving 131 participants, divided into pes planus and control groups.
Foot posture index (FPI) assessed foot structure; VertiMetric and single leg hop test measured jumping ability; Y Balance Test (YBT) evaluated dynamic balance.

Main Results:

The pes planus group exhibited significantly lower vertical jump performance compared to the control group (p < 0.05).
No significant differences were observed in horizontal jump or YBT performance between the groups (p > 0.05).
A weak negative correlation was found between vertical jump height and FPI scores, and a weak positive correlation between FPI scores and the anterior reach of the YBT.

Conclusions:

Pes planus is associated with reduced vertical jumping ability and altered anterior dynamic balance.
Targeted exercises for pes planus may enhance vertical jump performance and mitigate injury risks.