BACKGROUND Many studies have found a positive relationship between increased body weight and flat foot posture in children. METHODS From a study population of 140 children aged seven to 10 years, a sample of 31 children with flat feet was identified by screening with the FPI-6. Basic anthropometric measures were compared between subjects with and without flat feet as designated. RESULTS The...

Different arch support heights of the customized foot orthosis could produce different effects on internal biomechanics foot. However, quantitative evidence is scarce. Therefore, we aimed to investigate and quantify influence during walking stance. We reconstructed a finite element model from volunteer with flexible flatfoot. The enabled three-dimensional representation plantar fascia its inter...

Objective To assess the acute alterations of anterior infant carriage systems on the ground reaction force experienced during over-ground walking. Background Previous research has identified the alterations in posture and gait associated with an increased anterior load (external or internal); however, the forces applied to the system due to the altered posture during over-ground walking have no...

The Australian Defence Force Parachute Training School instructs trainees to make initial ground contact using a flat foot whereas United States paratroopers are taught to contact the ground with the ball of the foot first. This study aimed to determine whether differences in foot pitch affected parachute landing technique. Kinematic, ground reaction force and electromyographic data were analyz...

Objective: Weight resistance during exertion and overactivity in athletes is at risk of injury to the lower extremities will decrease curvature plantar arch. With radiographs, we can perform initial imaging studies for evaluation flat-foot, there are several radiographic measurements that indicate degree flat-foot deformity. Therefore, it necessary evaluate feet predict with fasciitis Materials...