Anthropometric Measurements Of The Medial Longitudinal Arch Of Foot In Male And Female Population With Its Clinical Correlation

Abstract

Background and Aim:The medial longitudinal arch is formed by specific structures that allow the foot to function effectively. The medial longitudinal arch is formed by two pillars, the anterior and posterior pillars. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional, observational approach, the current study included 350 young Indian individuals between the ages of 17 and 40. The participants were chosen at random from north Gujarat area; there were 240 men and 110 women Results: Very strong positive correlation was found between Foot Length and Height of individual for both feet which was statistically significant. Foot Length also showed strong positive correlation with Navicular drop of individual which were statistically significant. The correlation of Arch Height (AH) with demographic variables i.e. height and weight of individual were moderately positive, weak positive respectively. Conclusion:Based on the result and the methodology employed , we have conducted that, in present study on 350 random population between the age group of 17to 35 years, the prevalence of unilateral flat foot 12.5 % (10% were males and 12.5% were females).