Foot Posture Index Reference Values among Young Adults in Saudi Arabia and Their Association with Anthropometric Determinants, Balance, Functional Mobility, and Hypermobility.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The foot posture index (FPI) is a valid, reliable, and multidimensional method for determining foot posture in a wide range of clinical settings. To date, no normative data of healthy young adults in Saudi Arabia have been available for comparison and reference. Hence, this study is aimed at establishing the FPI reference values, gender, and side differences of FPI and their association with anthropometric determinants, balance, functional mobility, and hypermobility.

Methods

FPI was assessed in 581 (291 men and 290 women) healthy young adults aged 18-25 years. The FPI range was obtained for both feet as the sum of the scores (-2, -1, 0, 1, and 2) given to each criterion: (-1 to -12) supinated foot, (0 to +5) neutral foot, and (+6 to +12) pronated foot. The study

SUBMITTER: Alahmari KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8019632 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature