Influence Of Leg Dominance On Flat Foot In Healthy Adutls.

Drashti Talati; Dr. Rutika Patil; Dr. Mandar Malwade

Volume : VII, Issue : II, February - 2018

Influence Of Leg Dominance On Flat Foot In Healthy Adutls.

Drashti Talati, Dr. Rutika Patil, Dr. Mandar Malwade

Abstract :

Introduction: Many factors contribute to asymptomatically observe flat foot among adutls. The aim of this study was to explore the effect off leg dominance in association with flat foot in healthy subjects using plantar arch index and ball kick test.

Method: Hundred and ten adults (18.79 + 1.57) participated in the study, out of which 44.54% were males and 55.45% were females. The subjects were assessed for flat foot using plantar arch index and ball kick test was used for leg domianace.

Result: The results showed 5% subjects with leg left dominance had flat foot and 4% subjects with right leg dominance had flat foot while 4% subjects with left leg dominance and 88% subjects with right leg dominance had no flat foot. Also, there was significance between flat foot and leg dominance.

Conclusion: Thus, there is correlation between flat foot and leg dominance in normal adults aged 18-25 years.