Evaluation parameters of longitudinal and transverse arches of the feet in both non-weight bearing and weight-bearing conditions in children aged from 7 to 10

Justyna Rykała
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Sławomir Snela
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Justyna Drzał-Grabiec
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Justyna Podgórska
Joanna Nowicka
Waldemar Kosiba
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Institute of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rzeszow, Rzeszow, Poland
Institute of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rzeszow, Rzeszow, Poland
Institute of Physiotherapy, Medical Faculty, University of Rzeszow, Rzeszów, Poland
Institute of Physiotherapy of University of Rzeszów, Poland
Institute of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rzeszow, Rzeszow, Poland
I Oddział Wewnętrzny, Szpital im. S. Żeromskiego, Kraków, Polska

Abstract

Introduction: External architecture of foot is formed by a system of longitudinal and transverse arches that are stretched under load and return to baseline at relieving. The aim of this study is to analyze the parameters of longitudinal and transverse arches of the feet in both nonweight bearing and weight-bearing conditions.

Material and methods: 182 pupils joined the study (91 boys and 91 girls), aged from 7 to 10. The method used in the study has been photogrammetric method, based on the moira phenomenon. Photos of the feet were taken in non-weight bearing and then balanced weight-bearing conditions. Photograms of right foot were used for the analysis. Clarke’s angle and Wejsflog index values have been analyzed.

Results: Calculating the data for the whole group a statistically significant difference in the values of the parameters received in the non-weight bearing and weightbearing state has been observed. Similar results have been observed when taking into account the gender and age of the respondents.

Conclusions: 1. With the age of children, they characterized by a lower transverse arch in a study with weight-bearing conditions. 2. With the age of children, they characterized by a better longitudinal arch in a study with weight-bearing conditions.

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