Abstract
Method Based on standing AHI, 68.1%, 24.5%, and 7.5% of the study subjects’ left foot was categorized into planus, neutral, and cavus foot types, respectively. An asymmetrical foot type was observed in 28.6% of subjects in sitting and 23.6% standing conditions. Foot length increased from sitting to standing conditions; this change was significantly greater in cavus and neutral foot type groups than the planus group. In contrast, arch height flexibility (AHF) was significantly greater in the planus group than both cavus and neutral foot type groups. Results Results of this study suggest the importance of controlling for weight bearing status when assessing foot structure or fitting footwear. Given that about a quarter of participants demonstrated an asymmetrical foot type, findings also suggest the importance of assessing both feet independently. Table 1.
Highlights
Foot symmetry and change in foot structure as a function of weight bearing status have not been investigated in a large cohort study
Arch Height Index (AHI) was assessed in sitting and standing condition, and its value was used to classify each foot into 3 foot types as previously described [1]
Foot length increased from sitting to standing conditions; this change was significantly greater in cavus and neutral foot type groups than the planus group
Summary
Foot symmetry and change in foot structure as a function of weight bearing status have not been investigated in a large cohort study. Foot type symmetry and change of foot structures from sitting to standing conditions Howard Hillstrom1*, Jinsup Song2, Michael Neary3, William Brechue3, Rebecca A Zifchock3, Steven Svoboda3, Marian T Hannan4 Introduction Foot symmetry and change in foot structure as a function of weight bearing status have not been investigated in a large cohort study. The foot structure of 1,054 incoming cadets at the US Military Academy (172 female, 18.5±1.1 years, 24.5±3.0 kg/m2) was examined.
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