Dolor podal en niños futbolistas colombianos de 12 a 14 años

Abstract

ObjectiveTo determine the prevalence of foot pain in children between 12 and 14 years of age of soccer training schools in five Colombian cities, and to associate foot pain with podometric variables, of sport practice and body mass index (BMI). Material and methodsa cross-sectional correlational study with a probability sample for each of the cities under study was conducted. 1067 male children between 12 and 14 years of ages in 220 soccer schools in the cities of Cali, Manizales, Neiva, Sincelejo and Armenia (Colombia) were assessed. Socio-demographic data, of sport practice and BMI was recorded, and the pain of the last year was characterized. Plantar prints were taken, and the Herzco method was used to determine podometric measurements and the typology of both feet. Results27% of foot pain prevalence in the last year (CI95%.=25-30%) with an average duration of 8 days was found. The most common cause was overuse, mainly present after practicing sports. The predominant foot pain location was in the hindfoot, and mainly on the right foot. Significant associations of foot pain with foot type and use of insoles, heel pads and ankle bandage were found. Conclusionshigh prevalence of foot pain in Colombian soccer training schools was found, and it demands developing prevention strategies of intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors.