Correlation of medial longitudinal arch height with postural stability, sensory integration, balance and fall risk among healthy young adults

Authors

  • Sameera Gul Foundation University Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Foundation University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Hafiza Noor ul Huda Foundation University Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Foundation University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Misha Raza Foundation University Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Foundation University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Osama Foundation University Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Foundation University, Islamabad, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.7214

Keywords:

Balance, Flat feet, Flat foot, Pes planus, Postural balance, Postural stability

Abstract

A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted on 165 healthy young adults. Individuals with pes rectus and pes planus to correlate the medial longitudinal arch height with postural stability, sensory integration and balance and fall risks.

Persons with pes cavus, congenital foot anomalies other than pes planus, leg length discrepancies, recent history of trauma, lower limb amputations, history of serious foot injury, ligamentous laxity, or an active inflammatory disorder were excluded.

Outcome measurements included normalised truncated navicular height (NTNH), Chippaux Smirak index (CSI), single leg athletic stability (ASLS) index, fall risk (FR) index, postural stability (PS), clinical test of sensory integration of balance (CTSIB), and balance error scoring system (BESS). Spearman correlation and Mann Whitney U test were used for data analysis.

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Published

2023-10-30

How to Cite

Gul, S., Hafiza Noor ul Huda, Raza, M., & Muhammad Osama. (2023). Correlation of medial longitudinal arch height with postural stability, sensory integration, balance and fall risk among healthy young adults. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 73(11), 2242–2246. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.7214

Issue

Vol. 73 No. 11 (2023): NOVEMBER

Section

Short Communication / Short Report

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