Background Flexible flat foot is a normal observation in typically developing children,
however, some children with flat feet present with pain and impaired lower limb function. The …

Background All typically developing children are born with flexible flat feet, progressively
developing a medial longitudinal arch during the first decade of their lives. Whilst the child's …

Tendinopathy accounts for over 30% of primary care consultations and represents a growing
healthcare challenge in an active and increasingly ageing population. Recognising critical …

Aim The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of flat foot and its impact on
quality of life, dependence, foot pain, disability and functional limitation among random …

The primary aim of this systematic review was to investigate the relationship between body
mass index (BMI) and foot disorders. The secondary aim was to investigate whether weight …

Context: Pes planus is a prevalent chronic condition that causes foot pain, disability, and
impaired plantar load distribution. Short-foot exercises are often recommended to strengthen …

The longitudinal arch (LA) helps stiffen the foot during walking, but many people in
developed countries suffer from flat foot, a condition characterized by reduced LA stiffness …

Background Foot orthoses are commonly used for the management of excessive foot
pronation in people with pes planovalgus. However, results are inconsistent due to …

Background: Research is needed to determine the prevalence and variables associated
with the diagnosis of flatfoot, and to evaluate the validity of three footprint analysis methods …

Several complications due to flatfeet have been reported in previous literature such as poor
postural stability, injuries, pathologies, and discomfort. Early detection and appropriate …