Impact of various foot arches on dynamic balance and speed performance in collegiate short distance runners: A cross-sectional comparative study

Sudhakar, Selvaraj; Kirthika, S. Veena; Padmanabhan, K.; Kumar, G. Mohan; Nathan, C.V. Senthil; Gopika, R.; Samuel, Asir John

doi:10.1016/j.jor.2018.01.050

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“…25 The modified SEBT, a relatively easy and reliable test method, was used to assess dynamic postural balance in the present study. 10 The present results show that the postural balance of the supinated foot group was significantly lower than that of the neutral foot. This result was not significantly different from that of previous studies.…”

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“…A recent study showed that short-distance runners with a high-arched foot have better dynamic balance and speed performance than those with a low-or neutral-arched foot. 10 This finding is in contrast to studies showing that the subtle cavus foot exhibits poor postural control and is also associated with lateral ankle instability. 11 Poor postural control is associated with risk of falls and sports injury.…”

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“…The dynamic postural balance of the pronated foot group was significantly lower than that of the neutral foot group. Previous studies on the pronated foot are conflicting; some reports have shown that the pronated foot has reduced postural control, 6,10 whereas in some studies, flat feet had no difference in postural balance ability compared with neutral foot. 5 However, it is difficult to compare the results simply because previous studies used different foot type classifications and balance measurement methods (static or dynamic, eyes open or eyes closed).…”

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Effects of Typical Athletic Shoes on Postural Balance According to Foot Type

Yi¹,

Kim²,

Choe³

et al. 2021

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

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Background The effects of shoes and foot type on balance are unclear. We aimed to investigate the differences between static and dynamic balance among three foot types and the changes in postural balance while wearing typical athletic shoes. Methods Based on the Foot Posture Index, the feet of 39 participants were classified as pronated, neutral, or supinated by a physiatrist. Static and dynamic balance function were assessed by center of gravity (COG) sway velocity with eyes open and eyes closed and a modified Star Excursion Balance Test in a random order with participants either barefoot or wearing shoes. Results The COG sway velocity was significantly higher in the supinated foot group than in the neutral foot group (barefoot: eyes open, P = .004, eyes closed, P = .001). Normalized composite reach distance (NCRD) was significantly lower in the pronated and supinated foot groups (barefoot: P = .039, P = .008; shoes: P = .018, P = .018). In all three foot type groups, COG sway velocity was significantly decreased (P < .05) and NCRD was significantly increased (P < .05) while wearing typical athletic shoes. Conclusions The medial longitudinal arch of the foot affects postural balance. Typical athletic shoes improve postural balance regardless of foot type. However, the pronated and supinated foot groups still had lower dynamic postural balance compared with the neutral foot group, even when wearing athletic shoes. People with pronated and supinated feet may need additional interventions, such as foot orthoses or balance training.

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Effects of Typical Athletic Shoes on Postural Balance According to Foot Type

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Kim²,

Choe³

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Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

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“…The result was similar to that of previous studies of college-level male elite basketball players [ 21 ] and elite sprinters [ 32 ] and they were classified as having high-arched feet. The research on the performance of athletes with high arches found that short-distance runners with high-arched feet had better dynamic balance and speed compared to runners with low and neutral arch feet [ 44 ]. High-arched feet are favorable conditions for sprinters in competition [ 45 ].…”

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Elite Tennis Players Experiencing High-Arched Supination and Cuboids Dropped Foot Syndromes in Daily Normal Gait

Chow

Hsu

2022

IJERPH

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Many studies have focused on the plantar pressure characteristics of specific movements and footwork in tennis. However, little research has been conducted for exploring the foot characteristics among tennis professionals’ daily habitual paces. This study aims to examine the pressure profiles associated with foot posture and balance abilities of elite tennis players during normal gait to understand how foot loading patterns result from habitual paces that may be derived from intensive tennis training and competition. A cross-sectional comparative study is conducted on 95 male college elite tennis players (mean age: 20.2 ± 1.2 years) and 100 male recreational tennis players (mean age: 19.8 ± 0.9 years). Bipedal plantar pressure distributions (PPDs) associated with arch index (AI) and centers of gravity balance are explored through the plantar pressure device. The foot posture is estimated to determine the rearfoot postural alignment. During the midstance phase of walking with a normal gait, the bipedal AI values of the elite group are significantly lower, indicating that they have high-arched feet. Additionally, the elite group experienced higher PPDs at the lateral regions of their longitudinal arches and heels and relatively lower PPDs at the medial portions of both feet. Rearfoot postural alignment resonance analysis of the PPDs suggests that the elite group experienced foot supination associated with cuboid dropped. Moreover, the right foot bears heavier centers of gravity balance in the present study. The elite tennis players in the study are categorized as having high-arched supination with cuboids dropped when performing daily habitual paces. This finding warrants further investigation into the correlation between possible injuries and daily habitual paces that may result from tennis’ intensive training and competition.

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“…The improvement in the balance measures may be attributed to an increase in the strength of the intrinsic muscles of the foot, which in turn improves the arch height and postural control as reported by Kim and Kim [ 33 ]. Moreover, Sudhakar et al [ 34 ] added that the runners with low arches had less balance than those with normal arches, which means that the increase in the arch height improves the balance strategy.…”

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Effects of Plyometric Exercises versus Flatfoot Corrective Exercises on Postural Control and Foot Posture in Obese Children with a Flexible Flatfoot

Allam

Alsufiany

Al-walah

et al. 2021

Applied Bionics and Biomechanics

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Background. Obesity contributes to the acquired flatfoot deformity which in turn impairs balance. Aim. The purpose of the current study was to compare the effect of plyometric exercises with flatfoot corrective exercises on balance, foot posture, and functional mobility in obese children with a flexible flatfoot. Methods. Forty-seven children participated in the study. Their age ranged from 7 to 11 years. Participants were randomly divided into 3 groups: experimental group I (EGI), experimental group II (EGII), and the control group (CG). The EGI received plyometric exercises and the EGII received corrective exercises, 2 sessions weekly for 10 weeks. The control group did not perform any planned physical activities. The Prokin system was used to assess balance, the timed up and go test (TUG) was used to assess functional mobility, and the navicular drop test (NDT) was used to assess foot posture. Results. EGI showed significant improvement in all balance parameters, foot posture, and TUG. EGII showed improvement in the ellipse area and perimeter in addition to foot posture and TUG. Conclusion. Plyometric exercises and foot correction exercises had a positive effect on foot posture, balance, and functional mobility in obese children with flatfeet.

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Impact of various foot arches on dynamic balance and speed performance in collegiate short distance runners: A cross-sectional comparative study

Abstract: Short distance runners with high arch foot have improved dynamic balance and speed when compared to low and neutral arch foot.

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References 13 publications

Effects of Typical Athletic Shoes on Postural Balance According to Foot Type

Effects of Typical Athletic Shoes on Postural Balance According to Foot Type

Elite Tennis Players Experiencing High-Arched Supination and Cuboids Dropped Foot Syndromes in Daily Normal Gait

Effects of Plyometric Exercises versus Flatfoot Corrective Exercises on Postural Control and Foot Posture in Obese Children with a Flexible Flatfoot

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