Tag: plantokonturografia

Foot defects in children attending first class of primary school in Silesian voivodeship

Paulina Głowacka, Marcela Przyłudzka

P. Głowacka, M. Przyłudzka – Foot defects in children attending first class of primary school in Silesian voivodeship. Fizjoterapia Polska 2019; 19(2); 94-105

Abstract
Introduction. Foot defects concern ever-greater social group. They develop due to muscle weakening and the instability of ligament-capsular apparatus, thus leading to static and functional foot disorders. The habits of maintaining incorrect body position, lack of education in this field and of preventive measures are the factors conditioning triggering of the issue.
The aim of the work. Static analysis of the feet using plantokonturography in children aged from 7 to 10 and presenting the dependencies among sex, body mass and height (BMI) and the mentioned parameters.
Material and methodology. 30 children took part in the diagnosis, 15 girls and 15 boys from primary schools of Silesian voivodeship. In plantokonturography analysis four parameters have been taken into consideration: Clark’s angle index, “W” Wejsflog index, gamma heel angle, and hallux valgus alpha angle.
Results. The statistically important correlation between BMI and increased alpha and gamma angles have been observed. Lowered values of Clark’s angle index have been observed with all the examined. Population.
Conclusions. 1. With all the examined population the lowered foot arches have been observed. 2. Body mass, BMI, play significant role influencing foot longitudinal and transverse arches.

Key words:
foot defects, plantokonturography, diagnosis, foot arch

 

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Influence of selected correction exercises for elongated formation of reduced feet in children aged 3-6 years

Elżbieta Binek, Jurek Olszewski

E. Binek, J. Olszewski – Influence of selected correction exercises for elongated formation of reduced feet in children aged 3-6 years. FP 2014; 14(1); 28-34

Abstract

Introduction. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of a flattened or elongated formation of reduced feet among children with orthopaedic examination, as well as obtaining information on the impact of selected correction exercises on the shape of children’s feet.
Material and method. The paper presents the research on 211 school children during their preschool period ranging from 3 to 6 year-old, which was accomplished three times during the school year 2011/2012. To assess the accurate state of children’s feet the plantocontourographic method was used in which the measurement rate of Clarke angle was characterized by an elongated vaulted arch of the foot.
Results. Based on the arithmetic mean and standard deviation, proved statistically, , the evaluation of the flattened feet with Clarke’s angle implies that corrective exercises have a positive effect on the condition of a longitudinal deformation of feet. The results obtained on the third examination of the children’s feet confirm this statement. The feet with a correct elongated arch were found in 61% of the right feet and 63% of the left feet.
Conclusion. The study showed that the incidence of low foot arch longitudinal deformation of the feet is common among the children aged 3 to 6 years. The longitudinal foot arch over children rises to normal levels under the influence of some corrective exercises based on the method of accent pressure and metatarsal heads to the ground.

Key words:
elongated formation feet, plantocontourographic method

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Prevalence of feet defects in preschool-aged children

Maria Kłoda, Grażyna Brzuszkiewicz-Kuźmicka, Maria Drajczyk, Piotr Drajczyk, Janina Grzegorzewska, Edyta Smolis-Bąk

M. Kłoda, G. Brzuszkiewicz-Kuźmicka, M. Drajczyk, P. Drajczyk, J. Grzegorzewska, E. Smolis-Bąk – Prevalence of feet defects in preschool-aged children. FP 2016;16(1);36-46

Abstract
Introduction and study aim. Childhood is known to be a very important period of life when the foot is gradually determining in order to become a strong support of the human body. The aim of the study is to assess the frequency of appearance of foot defects in preschool children.
Material and methods. The study group consisted of 143 preschool children, in which the following parts of examination were evaluated: orthopedic measurements, antropometric measurements, plantoconturographical examination and podoscopic examination. Parents were asked to fill out the questionnaire regarding to the development of their child’s feet, defects as well as their child’s habits and sports in which they participate.
Results. The analysis of Clarke’s angular indicator revealed that flat foot was the most frequent defect in the study group (146/286 feet, circa 50%), and diminished foot was the second frequent problem in the examined group of children (102/286). The normal foot was established to be present in 37 cases. There was also 1 elevated foot due to Clarke’s assessment. No statistical significance was observed between body sides and foot defects. Gender of patient was not statistically correlated to the examined children’s defects besides flat foot, which was observed to be more frequently present in males: 42 males (36%) vs 19 females (11%), p<0,05.
Conclusions. The flat foot was observed to be the most frequently present defect of foot in preschool children. On the other hand, cored foot has been demonstrated to be the most rarely present defect in the study group. Percentage of children who participate in sport activities and wear comfortable shoes in order to prevent foot defects, is unsatisfactory. Motor activity should be more efficiently promoted among parents and caregivers of preschool children.

Key words:
foot defect, angular indicator, plantoconturography

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