Background: Pronated foot is common deformity in general population. The present study was undertaken to investigate the prevalence of pronation among general population in Surat city and to find out the association of pronated foot with different age groups and gender. Methods: A total of 150 volunteers of age 21 to 70 years were investigated for the presence of pronated foot using Foot Posture Index (FPI-6). The data obtained was subjected to statistical analysis using EPI info software. Result: Females were seen having more pronated foot than males in the study. 41 to 50 years old had more pronated foot compared to other age groups in their right foot while 51 to 60 years olds were seen having more pronated foot in their left foot. Conclusion: The study revealed that females had more pronated and supinated foot compared to males. In comparison between both genders, males had more pronated foot on their dominant side and more supinated foot on their left side while females had more pronated foot on their left side Key words: general population, volunteers, foot posture index.
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