| Autor: |
Jeevannavar, Jyoti S., Ankolekar, Bhavana, Kundaliya, Gargi, Lalakiya, Priyanka, Jeevannavar, Santosh S. |
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Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy; Oct-Dec2017, Vol. 11 Issue 4, p133-137, 5p |
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Background: Flat foot is a complex disorder with varying degrees of deformity and symptoms with a prevalence of 27.6%. Obesity and increasing body weight may cause a change in the plantar arch, by increasing the load on the osseous and ligamentous supports which in turn may lead to collapse of the medial longitudinal arch resulting in flat foot. Objectives: To explore the correlation between Body Mass Index and prevalence of flat feet in typically developing school going children. Methods: Static footprints of 64 normally developing children from 1st to 4th standard were collected. Children were divided, according to their age, into four groups. BMI of children were calculated as body weight divided by height squared (kg/m²). The severity and diagnosis of flatfoot was done using the Dennis method. Results: The overall prevalence of flatfoot among the included children was 43%. The percentage of overweight and obese children was 23%. A statistically significant difference in the prevalence of flatfoot was observed between the overweight and obese children when compared with healthy weight and underweight children. The prevalence of flatfoot was 41% in boys and 53% in girls. Girls had a statistically non- significant higher frequency of flatfoot than boys. Conclusions: Overweight and obese children have a greater tendency to develop flat foot. Prevalence of flat feet decreased with increasing age. Tackling obesity in young children could enhance the normal development of the foot and decrease the prevalence of flat foot. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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