Influence of Index Plus and Index Minus Foot on Static and Dynamic Balance among Collegiate Girls

Abstract

Background: Index plus foot is defined as the first metatarsus being lengthier than the second whereas the Index minus foot is a condition where the second metatarsus is extended than the first metatarsal. The prevalence of index minus foot is higher among females, a study on balance with index minus and index plus foot on normal individual females are lacking. Objective: The objective of the study is to determine the influence of index plus and index minus foot among collegiate girls Methodology: It is a non-experimental study with sample size of 100 are taken and tested for both static and dynamic balance. Outcome Measures: Flamingo balance test and Star Excursion Balance Test. Results: The mean and standard deviation of flamingo balance test for index plus group is 9.24+2.77423 and the index minus is 15.04+1.6655. The mean value of star excursion balance test for both groups resulted with less noticeable difference. Conclusion:The study concludes that there is a difference in static balance, whereas there is no differences in dynamic balance among collegiate girls.