Prevalence of Foot Deformities in Young Schoolchildren in Slavonia

Bogut, Irella; Popović, Željko; Tomac, Zvonimir; Matijević, Valentina; Radmilović, Goranka

doi:10.20471/acc.2019.58.02.12

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“…Similar to the results of other studies [14,16,17], we also detected a decreasing trend in the prevalence of childhood flat feet with increasing age. Between younger (11.3%) and older (8.2%) schoolchildren, were found statistically significant differences in the prevalence of flat foot (the greater number is present in earlier grades).…”

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“…Our study demonstrates that the prevalence of flat feet in schoolchildren is not influenced by gender, although the percentage distribution of flat feet was higher in (10.8%) than girls (8.7%). A few published studies also affirmed that the commonness of level flat feet in boys is marginally more than girls, yet without any significant statistical difference [16,17,18]. Opposite to our results, a study on 6.992 Poland children aged 8-12 years reported a significant positive correlation between gender and incidence of a flat foot, where flat feet were more in boys (6.2%) than girls (3.3%) [4].…”

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Association between flat foot prevalence and nutritional status in schoolchildren

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Introduction/Objective. The aim of this study was to examine the association between flat feet and socio-demographic factors and nutritional status in children aged 7-14 years of the Province of Vojvodina, Serbia. Methods. The research was conducted as a cross-sectional study. The survey instrument was a questionnaire, and anthropometric measurements were done using standardized procedures. To determine the impact of socio-demographic factors and nutritional status as independent variables on the flat feet in schoolchildren as a dependent variable, a multivariate logistic regression model was implemented. A multivariate model was adjusted for age, gender, type of settlement, and material status. Results. This study included 1376 children (685 boys and 691 girls). Significant differences were observed in the frequency of flat feet between normal weight, overweight and obese (p = 0.006), where obese children were rated highest in the flat foot category. Overweight children had a 1.76 times higher chance to have a flat foot than those with normal weight (OR = 1.76; 95% CI 1.08-2.88), while obese children were 1.88 times more likely to have a flat foot than those with normal weight (OR = 1.88; 95% CI 1.14-3.11). Conclusion. The research showed that nutritional status was significantly associated with the presence of flat feet in schoolchildren. The high prevalence of flat foot and obesity in schoolchildren should be accepted as a warning sign, and many public health policies should be taken to solve these issues.

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Association between flat foot prevalence and nutritional status in schoolchildren

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“…Discrepancies in the studies focused on assessing flatfootedness range from 4.7% to 75% [ 11 , 15 , 22 , 23 , 24 ]. Similar differences are notable with regard to assessing a hollow foot—ranging 9–66.55% [ 15 , 25 ]. The present study made use of four approaches in this assessment, with a view to establishing the overall reliability of the select indices under study.…”

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Assessment of the Foot’s Longitudinal Arch by Different Indicators and Their Correlation with the Foot Loading Paradigm in School-Aged Children: A Cross Sectional Study

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Sztandera

Kotela

et al. 2021

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Background: There are numerous studies assessing the morphological structure of the foot, but there is a notable scarcity of those focused on juxtaposing various longitudinal arch indices with foot loading paradigm. The present study aimed to determine the overall reliability, diagnostic accuracy of respective variables, and their correlation with the foot loading paradigm. Methods: The study group consisted of 336 children, aged 10–15 years (girls 49.1% and boys 50.9%). The morphological structure of the plantar part of the foot in static conditions was assessed with the aid of a 2D podoscan. Individual foot loading paradigm in static conditions was assessed making use of the FreeMed platform. Results: Staheli (SI), Chippaux–Smirak (CSI), and Sztriter–Godunow (KY) indices were strongly correlated with each other (ρ > 0.84, p < 0.001). Own research corroborated an increased pressure of hollow feet, as assessed by the SI, CSI, and KY indices, on the forefoot and the hindfoot, foot zones B, E, F; these correlations being statistically significant. The results yielded by the present study also indicate an increased pressure on the metatarsal, and foot zones C, D of the flat feet. Conclusions: Flatfootedness is not believed to be a common deformity among children and adolescents. The SI, CSI, and KY indices were found to be strongly correlated, as well as proved reliable in assessing the foot’s longitudinal arch.

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“…One hour of effort also had a slight effect on the height of the arches of both feet. Bogut I. et al [ 30 ] conducted research on the occurrence of foot deformities in city children, as well as on possible generation and sex differences. The results of the research showed that the highest percentage of children did not have a noticeable foot deformity, so more than three-quarters of children in 2005 and 2011 had healthy feet.…”

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Biomechanical Aspects of the Foot Arch, Body Balance and Body Weight Composition of Boys Training Football

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Jekiełek

Kruczkowski

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Background: The aim of the study is to assess the body balance and podological parameters and body composition of young footballers in the context of the control of football training. Methods: The study examined the distribution of the pressure of the part of the foot on the ground, the arch of the foot, and the analysis of the body composition of the boys. The pressure center for both feet and the whole body was also examined. The study involved 90 youth footballers from Olsztyn and Barczewo in three age groups: 8–10 years, 11–13 years old, and 14–16 years. The study used the Inbody 270 body composition analyzer and the EPSR1, a mat that measures the pressure distribution of the feet on the ground. Results: The results showed statistically significant differences in almost every case for each area of the foot between the groups of the examined boys. The most significant differences were observed for the metatarsal area and the left heel. In the case of stabilization of the whole body, statistically significant differences were noted between all study groups. In the case of the body composition parameters, in the examined boys, a coherent direction of changes was noticed for most of them. The relationships and correlations between the examined parameters were also investigated. The significance level in the study was set at p < 0.05. Conclusions: Under the training rigor, a statistically significant increase in stability was observed with age. The total length of the longitudinal arch of both feet of the examined boys showed a tendency to flatten in direct proportion to the age of the examined boys. Mean values of the body composition parameters reflect changes with the ontogenetic development, basic somatic parameters (body height and weight) and training experience, and thus with the intensity and volume of training. This indicates a correct training process that does not interfere with the proper development of the body in terms of tissue and biochemical composition.

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Prevalence of Foot Deformities in Young Schoolchildren in Slavonia

Cited by 7 publications

References 19 publications

Association between flat foot prevalence and nutritional status in schoolchildren

Association between flat foot prevalence and nutritional status in schoolchildren

Assessment of the Foot’s Longitudinal Arch by Different Indicators and Their Correlation with the Foot Loading Paradigm in School-Aged Children: A Cross Sectional Study

Biomechanical Aspects of the Foot Arch, Body Balance and Body Weight Composition of Boys Training Football

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