Adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) is a common disorder that typically affects middle-
aged and elderly women, resulting in foot pain, malalignment, and loss of function. The …

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 Obesity and musculoskeletal pain are strongly related, but there is emerging
evidence that body fat, not body weight, may be a better indicator of risk. There is, therefore …

Background: A previous cross-sectional study reported that pathogenic factors associated
with Osgood-Schlatter disease (OSD) in adolescent athletes include increased quadriceps …

Background The Foot health of a child plays a pivotal role in their participation in play,
locomotive activities, healthy lifestyle, somatic development, and weight management. The …

Objectives The foot posture index (FPI) is an observational tool designed to measure the
position of the foot. The objective of this study was to establish international reference data …

Background Diminished balance is associated with the incidence of ankle and lower
extremity injuries in adolescents. Although flexible flatfoot is a common foot condition in …

Background Paediatric flat feet are a common presentation in primary care; reported
prevalence approximates 15%. A minority of flat feet can hurt and limit gait. There is no …

Background This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effectiveness of
orthoses for flexible flatfeet in terms of patient-reported outcomes in children and adults …

Background Flexible pes planus (flat feet) in children is a common reason parents and
caregivers seek health professionals consult and a frequent reason podiatrists prescribe foot …