Prevalence of feet defects in preschool-aged children
Journal Title: Fizjoterapia Polska - Year 2016, Vol 16, Issue 1
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.
Authors and Affiliations
Maria Kłoda, Grażyna Brzuszkiewicz-Kuźmicka, Piotr Drajczyk, Janina Grzegorzewska, Edyta Smolis-Bąk
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP81411
- DOI -
- Views 60
- Downloads 0
Comparison of effectiveness of the acoustic wave therapy and ion cyclotron resonanse in degenerative vertebral freed column disease. Part I
Many physiotherapy methods are appropriate in spine osteoarthritis treatment, which proves, that there is not an ideal method for all patients. Another new methods in this area are evidences in search of 'personal treatm...
Cardiovascular response to static and dynamic trunk extensors endurance tests in healthy subjects
The objective of this study was to assess the cardiovascular response to static and dynamic trunk extensors endurance tests in healthy subjects. A pretest-posttest quasi-experimental study was conducted among 432 subject...
Analiza wpływu wartości (BMI) na wskaźnik Wejsfloga, a ocena bólu stóp
Wstęp. Stopa to narząd charakteryzujący się dużą stabilnością i wytrzymałością na przeciążenia, a zarazem dynamiczny resor dzięki, któremu spełnia funkcje amortyzatora. Cel pracy. 1. Określenie czy istnieje korelacja pom...
Application of high frequency currents in treatment of patients with knee osteoarthritis
Introduction. Endogenous heat is widely used in the treatment of patients with knee osteoarthritis. The development of technology enables new methods of applying high frequency currents. The purpose of the work is to ass...
Ocena wpływu hipoterapii na poziom satysfakcji z życia i akceptacji choroby wśród rodziców dzieci z mózgowym porażeniem dziecięcym
Wstęp. Satysfakcja z życia rodziców, jak i akceptowanie przez nich choroby dziecka stanowią ważne czynniki mogące wpływać bezpośrednio lub/i pośrednio na proces rehabilitacji dziecka chorego na mózgowe porażenie dziecięc...