Prevalence of Flexible Flatfoot(Fft) and Rigid Flatfoot (Rft) Among the Overweight Individuals, Maharashtra, India

Authors

  • Sharvari Sahasrabuddhe - Department of Musculoskeletal Sciences, Krishna College of Physiotherapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed to be University, Karad, Maharashtra India. orcid http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5434-1714
  • Chotai Khushboo - Assistant Professor at Department of Sports Physiotherapy, Krishna College of Physiotherapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed to be University, Karad, Maharashtra India. orcid http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4574-1833
  • Smita Patil - Assistant Professor at Department of Musculoskeletal Sciences Physiotherapy, Krishna College of Physiotherapy, Krishna Institute of Meidcal Sciences Deemed to be University, Karad, Maharashtra India.
  • Amrutkuvar Rayjade - Associate Professor at Department of Musculoskeletal Sciences Physiotherapy, Krishna College of Physiotherapy , Krishna Institute of Meidcal Sciences Deemed to be University, Karad, Maharashtra India. orcid http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7294-5749

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22100/jkh.v16i2.2680

Abstract

Introduction: The arches of foot are an integral part of foot complex. It is supported by ligaments and muscles. Many factors attribute to flattening of these arches. One of those factors is overweight. But the type of flatfoot which is caused due to overweight is not yet clear. Thus this project aims at finding the prevalence of different types of flatfoot due to overweight.

Methods: A total of 96 individuals between the age group of 18-35 participated in this study. The study was approved by the institutional ethics committee (IEC). Calculated BMI using qutelet index and flatfoot was determined using foot print. Type of foot print was determined using Toe extension test.

Results: The study result indicated that the prevalence of rigid flatfoot was more than flexible flatfoot in overweight individuals.

Conclusion: There is a significant correlation between BMI and prevalence of rigid and flexible flat foot whereas there is no correlation of the flat foot with age and gender.

Author Biographies

  • Sharvari Sahasrabuddhe, - Department of Musculoskeletal Sciences, Krishna College of Physiotherapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed to be University, Karad, Maharashtra India.
     
  • Chotai Khushboo, - Assistant Professor at Department of Sports Physiotherapy, Krishna College of Physiotherapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed to be University, Karad, Maharashtra India.
     
  • Amrutkuvar Rayjade, - Associate Professor at Department of Musculoskeletal Sciences Physiotherapy, Krishna College of Physiotherapy , Krishna Institute of Meidcal Sciences Deemed to be University, Karad, Maharashtra India.
     

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Published

2021-09-28

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Vol 16, No 2:2021

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Prevalence of Flexible Flatfoot(Fft) and Rigid Flatfoot (Rft) Among the Overweight Individuals, Maharashtra, India. (2021). Knowledge and Health in Basic Medical Sciences, 16(2), Page:51-55. https://doi.org/10.22100/jkh.v16i2.2680

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