scholarly journals The foot posture index between elite athletic and sedentary college students

Kinesiology ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 202-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi-Liang Kuo ◽  
Yves Shen-Feng Liu
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Collegiate Athletes ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
High Impact ◽  
Foot Posture Index ◽  
Posture Index ◽  
Sedentary Group ◽  
Foot Posture ◽  
The Difference

Sports participation may lead to musculoskeletal adaptation and alter foot posture; however, the effect of high impact sports on foot posture has not fully been understood yet. The purpose of this study was to investigate the difference in foot posture between elite collegiate athletes participating in high impact sports and sedentary college students using the Foot Posture Index (FPI). Foot postures of 30 elite collegiate athletes of high impact sports and 30 sedentary controls were observed in standing and evaluated using the 6-item FPI. The FPI-6 score for the athletic group was statistically significantly higher than that for the sedentary group (z=−2.282, p=.022). Participation in high impact sports can be associated with a more pronated foot posture; however, most college students, whether athletic or sedentary, had normal feet as categorized by the FPI-6.

Normal Values of the Foot Posture Index in a Young Adult Spanish Population

2015 ◽  
Vol 105 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriel Gijon-Nogueron ◽  
Raquel Sanchez-Rodriguez ◽  
Eva Lopezosa-Reca ◽  
Jose Antonio Cervera-Marin ◽  
Rodrigo Martinez-Quintana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adult ◽  
Normal Values ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
New Classification ◽  
Healthy Young Adult ◽  
Foot Posture Index ◽  
Posture Index ◽  
Foot Posture ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Difference

Background Although the appearance of foot or lower-limb pathologies is etiologically multifactorial, foot postures in pronation or supination have been related to certain diseases such as patellofemoral syndrome and plantar fasciitis. The objective of the present study was to determine the normal values of foot posture in a healthy young adult Spanish sample, and to identify individuals at risk of developing some foot pathology. Methods The Foot Posture Index (FPI) was determined in a sample of 635 (304 men, 331 women) healthy young adults (ages 18–30 years). The FPI raw score was transformed into a logit score, and a new classification was obtained with the mean ± 2 SD to identify the 5% of the sample with potentially pathologic feet. Results The normal range of the FPI was −1 to +6, and FPI values from +10 to +12 and −6 to −12 could be classified as indicating potentially pathologic feet. The women's logit FPI (0.50 ± 1.4, raw FPI +3) was higher than the men's (0.25 ± 1.6, raw FPI +2), with the difference being significant (P = 0.038). No statistically significant differences were found between body mass index groups (P = 0.141). Conclusions The normal FPI range goes from just one point of supination to a certain degree of pronation (+6). The identification of 35 individuals with potentially pathologic feet may help in the implementation of a preventive plan to avoid the appearance of foot disorders.

The Foot Posture Index

2013 ◽  
Vol 103 (5) ◽  
pp. 400-404 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raquel Sánchez Rodríguez ◽  
Alfonso Martínez Nova ◽  
Elena Escamilla Martínez ◽  
Beatriz Gómez Martín ◽  
Rodrigo Martínez Quintana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Multiple Regression Model ◽  
Limited Evidence ◽  
Foot Posture Index ◽  
Posture Index ◽  
Foot Posture ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Neutral Posture

Background: The Foot Posture Index (FPI) quantifies foot posture on the basis of six criteria. Although the male foot is longer and broader than the female foot, limited evidence exists about the differences in foot posture between the sexes and which are its biological and anthropometric determinants. We sought to evaluate possible sex differences in the FPI and the determinants influencing foot posture. Methods: In 400 individuals (201 men and 199 women), the FPI was determined in the static bipedal stance and relaxed position. The FPI was obtained as the sum of the scores (−2, −1, 0, 1, or 2) given to each of six criteria. A multiple regression model was constructed of the overall FPI against age, weight, height, body mass index, and foot size. Results: The mean ± SD FPI was 2.0 ± 4.3 overall, 1.6 ± 4.5 for men, and 2.4 ± 4.1 for women, with the difference being nonsignificant (P = .142). The neutral posture was the most frequent (57.3%). A greater proportion of women had neutral and pronated feet, and a greater proportion of men had supinated and highly supinated feet, with the differences being nonsignificant (P = .143). Foot size, height, and body mass index together explained 10.1% of the overall FPI value (P < .001). Conclusions: The most frequent posture was neutral with a certain degree of pronation, with no differences in FPI values between men and women. Participants with larger foot sizes had higher FPI values, whereas taller and heavier participants had lower FPI values. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 103(5): 400–404, 2013)

scholarly journals Establishing normative foot posture index values for the paediatric population: a cross-sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriel Gijon-Nogueron ◽  
Jesus Montes-Alguacil ◽  
Pilar Alfageme-Garcia ◽  
Jose Antonio Cervera-Marin ◽  
Jose Miguel Morales-Asencio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Paediatric Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Foot Posture Index ◽  
Posture Index ◽  
Foot Posture

Influence of Age, Sex, and Anthropometric Determinants on the Foot Posture Index in a Pediatric Population

2017 ◽  
Vol 107 (2) ◽  
pp. 124-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana María Jimenez-Cebrian ◽  
María Francisca Morente-Bernal ◽  
Pedro Daniel Román-Bravo ◽  
Juan Francisco Saucedo-Badía ◽  
Juan Antonio Alonso-Ríos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Quantitative Result ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Clinical Tool ◽  
Foot Posture Index ◽  
Posture Index ◽  
Asymptomatic Children ◽  
Foot Posture ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Foot Position

Background: The Foot Posture Index (FPI) is a clinical tool for diagnosis that aims to quantify the grade of a foot position as neutral, pronated, or supinated. Its purpose is to develop a simple six-factor method for rating foot posture with an easy and quantitative result. We evaluated possible differences in the FPI by sex and the influences of age, weight, height, foot size, and body mass index (BMI) on foot posture. Methods: In 150 asymptomatic children (79 boys and 71 girls) aged 8 to 13 years, we determined weight, height, BMI, and FPI in the bipedal, static, and relaxed position. The FPI was obtained as the sum of the scores (–2, –1, 0, 1, 2) given to each of the six criteria. Results: The mean ± SD FPI value for the total sample was 5.1 ± 2.1 (boys: 5.1 ± 2.2; girls: 5.2 ± 2.0), so there were no significant differences between the sexes (P = .636). Of the 150 feet examined, none had FPI values of very supinated or highly pronated, two were supinated (1.3%), 76 neutral (50.7%), and 72 pronated (48.0%). Of the total FPI values, 7.7% can be explained by anthropometric variables: height, weight, and foot size (r2 = 0.077; P < .010). Conclusions: The most frequent foot postures in the sample were neutral and pronated. Neither age nor BMI explained variations in the FPI.

Association between the Foot Posture Index and running related injuries: A case-control study

2019 ◽  
Vol 61 ◽  
pp. 217-221
Author(s):  
Aitor Pérez-Morcillo ◽  
Antonio Gómez-Bernal ◽  
Vicente F. Gil-Guillen ◽  
Javier Alfaro-Santafé ◽  
José Víctor Alfaro-Santafé ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Foot Posture Index ◽  
Posture Index ◽  
Foot Posture ◽  
Control Study

scholarly journals Association between Foot Posture Index and Ankle Sprain in Indoor Football Players

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Afsaneh Safar Cherati ◽  
Masoud Dousti ◽  
Shima Younespour
Keyword(s):  
Ankle Sprain ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Positive History ◽  
Foot Posture Index ◽  
Posture Index ◽  
Foot Posture ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Relationship

<p><strong>Objective</strong><strong>: </strong>This study investigated the relationship between foot type and ankle sprain incidence.</p><p><strong>Method</strong><strong>: </strong>In a prospective cohort study using the FPI, 68 adult male and female indoor football (Futsal) players were measured and their feet were classified according to foot posture index (FPI) as neutral, supinated and pronated. They were followed over 6 month as a one competition season and at the end, any injuries at the ankle during this period were detected.</p><p><strong>Result</strong><strong>: </strong>There was no significant association between FPI score (considering the total FPI score and its six components) and occurrence of ankle sprain. Also, no association was existed between gender, age, height, weight, BMI, duration of professional exercise, dominant foot and occurrence of ankle sprain. In this study, the history of previous ankle sprain was the only significant predictor of the occurrence of ankle sprain in the follow-up period. Participants with the positive history of previous ankle sprain were at higher risk of developing new ankle sprain (OR=6.02, 95% CI: (1.93, 18.84), p=0.002).</p><p><strong>Conclusion</strong><strong>: </strong>There was no significant association between FPI score and occurrence of ankle sprain.<strong></strong></p><p><strong>Limitation: </strong>there was scarce of supinated foot in the study so evaluation of relationship between supinated feet and ankle sprain was not applicable.</p>

Criterion Validation of Four Criteria of the Foot Posture Index

2004 ◽  
Vol 94 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rolf Scharfbillig ◽  
Angela M. Evans ◽  
Alexander W. Copper ◽  
Marie Williams ◽  
Sheila Scutter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Linear Model ◽  
Generalized Linear Model ◽  
Initial Study ◽  
Radiographic Images ◽  
Foot Posture Index ◽  
Posture Index ◽  
Criterion Validation ◽  
Foot Posture ◽  
Final Score ◽  
Foot Position

The Foot Posture Index is a new multidimensional and multiplanar tool aimed at quantifying the degree of pronation to supination of the foot, comprising eight criteria that sum to produce a final “score” of foot posture. In an initial study involving 31 subjects, angulations measured from dorsoplantar and lateral radiographs were compared with the corresponding Foot Posture Index criteria using Spearman’s rho and the generalized linear model of analysis of variance. Eleven of the participants from Study 1 completed a second study in which wedges were used to alter foot position to determine whether changes to foot position were sensitively reflected in Foot Posture Index criterion scores and associated radiographic images. Study 1 demonstrated a significant correlation for only one criterion (talar head palpation), while Study 2 demonstrated intrasubject sensitivity to overall changes from supinated to pronated and supinated to resting positions but insensitivity to changes from resting to pronated positions. The results suggest that although the Foot Posture Index could be a useful tool to broadly classify foot postures, it is not sensitive to all small movements when assessed by this method. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 94(1): 31-38, 2004)

Effect of Foot Morphology on Center-of-Pressure Excursion During Barefoot Walking

2008 ◽  
Vol 98 (2) ◽  
pp. 112-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lilian Wong ◽  
Adrienne Hunt ◽  
Joshua Burns ◽  
Jack Crosbie
Keyword(s):  
Regional Differences ◽  
Center Of Pressure ◽  
Pressure Data ◽  
Lateral Border ◽  
Foot Posture Index ◽  
Posture Index ◽  
Foot Posture ◽  
Foot Morphology ◽  
The Relationship

Background: The path of the center of pressure during walking varies among individuals by deviating to a greater or lesser extent toward the medial or lateral border of the foot. It is unclear whether this variance is systematic and is affected by foot posture. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between foot morphology and center-of-pressure excursion during barefoot walking. Methods: Pressure data were collected from 83 participants whose foot type had been classified as supinated, normal, or pronated according to the Foot Posture Index. Three center-of-pressure variables were analyzed: medial excursion area, lateral excursion area, and total excursion area. Results: Across the spectrum of foot types, we found that the more supinated a participant’s foot posture, the larger the area of lateral center-of-pressure excursion, and, conversely, the more pronated the foot posture, the smaller the area of lateral center-of-pressure excursion. Furthermore, the supinated foot type had a relatively larger center-of-pressure total excursion area, and the pronated foot type had a relatively smaller center-of-pressure total excursion area. Conclusions: These results indicate the importance of assessing foot posture when measuring center of pressure and may help explain regional differences in pain and injury location among foot types. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 98(2): 112–117, 2008)

scholarly journals A Positive Association Between Foot Posture Index and Medial Compartment Knee Osteoarthritis in Moroccan People

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 96-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abourazzak F.E ◽  
Kadi N ◽  
Azzouzi H ◽  
Lazrak F ◽  
Najdi A ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Medial Compartment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Flat Foot ◽  
Pes Cavus ◽  
Foot Posture Index ◽  
Posture Index ◽  
Knee Oa ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Foot Posture

Objectives : To compare foot posture in people with and without medial compartment knee osteoarthritis (OA), and to assess association between its abnormalities and medial compartment knee OA. Methods : We compared the foot posture of patients with clinically and radiographically-confirmed medial compartment knee OA and asymptomatic healthy controls using the foot posture index (FPI), navicular height, and the medial arch. Results : We included 100 patients and 80 asymptomatic controls. The mean age of patients was 59 ± 7 (44-76) years and 48 ± 9 (28-60) years in the control (p=0.06). Patients group have more pronated foot for FPI (1.50 ± 2.68 vs 0.72 ± 2.63; p=0.05), more flat foot (42% vs 22%; p=0.03), and less pes cavus than the control group (58% vs 77%; p=0.004). However, there was no significant difference between the groups in the navicular height (3.90 ± 0.85 cm vs 4.00 ± 0.76 cm; p=0.41). In multivariate statistical analysis, after adjusting for age and body mass index, pronated foot in FPI (OR=1.22, 95%IC= [1.06-1.40], p=0.005), and pes cavus (OR=0.32, 95%IC= [0.11-0.93], p=0.03) had a significant correlation with the knee osteoarthritis. Conclusion : Pronated foot posture and flat foot are significantly associated with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis.

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