Impacto de la altura del arco del pie en la calidad de vida, de escolares de entre 6 a 12 años

Abstract

Objective: To determine whether arch height has an effect on the health-related quality of life of schoolchildren. Methods: One hundred and thirteen schoolchildren attended an out-patient centre where self-reported data were recorded, their feet were classified into one of three groups according to their arch index (high, normal or low) and the scores obtained from the Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ - Spanish version) were compared. Results: The groups with high, low and normal arch recorded lower scores in Section One for the general foot health and footwear domains and higher scores in foot pain and foot function. In Section Two they obtained lower scores in general health and higher scores in physical activity, social capacity and vigour. Conclusions: Comparison of the scores obtained reveals that arch height has a negative impact on quality of life. Given the limited extent of available evidence in respect of the aetiology and treatment of foot diseases and deformities, these findings reveal the need to implement programmes to promote foot health and carry out further research into this commonly occurring disabling condition.

Evaluation of foot health related quality of life in individuals with foot problems by gender: a cross-sectional comparative analysis study

“…These studies have demonstrated that hallux valgus, calcaneal apophysitis, foot arch height, heel pain, chronic ankle instability and onychomycosis negatively affect foot function and foot health. 23–27 …”

Association of Arch Stiffness with Plantar Impulse Distribution during Walking, Running, and Gait Termination

“…The difference in arch type is a contributory factor in sports injuries, which could affect and influence physical performance [3,8]. Furthermore, poor exercise behaviors might also lead to progressive deformation in arch morphology, resulting in foot problems and affecting the quality of life [1,[9][10][11]. López-López et al [11] indicated that patients with foot problems present a negative impact on the quality of life related to podiatry and foot health, especially in women.…”

“…Foot morphological indexes represented by arch height have also been reported to affect health-related quality of life [10,12]. In the past two decades, arch height index (AHI) has been recognized as a valid and reliable indicator for evaluating arch structure [3,4,8,12], which was outlined by Williams and Mcclay in 2000 [13].…”

Impact of the mechanical hyperkeratotic lesions and its association with quality of life: An observational case–control study

“…Foot skin is a first barrier in the human body, and its function is related with mechanisms of protection, thermoregulation and sensitivity . Although previous researches have been undertaken to assess the impact of the QoL related to foot health in patients with hallux valgus, children with foot arch, population with flat foot, menopausal women, sea workers and pregnant women, no study has previously focused on the relationships with MHL.…”