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VOLUME 9 , ISSUE 4 ( October-December, 2022 ) > List of Articles

Original Article

Comparison of Trunk Muscular Endurance in Individuals with Pronated Feet and Age-Gender-matched Individuals with Neutral Arch Feet

Lalli M Singh, Shobhalakshmi S Holla

Keywords : Biering-Sorensen test, Low back pain, Physical Activity Readiness-Questionnaire

Citation Information : Singh LM, Holla SS. Comparison of Trunk Muscular Endurance in Individuals with Pronated Feet and Age-Gender-matched Individuals with Neutral Arch Feet. J Foot Ankle Surg Asia-Pacific 2022; 9 (4):162-167.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10040-1242

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 07-10-2022

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2022; The Author(s).


Abstract

Background: Structural alteration in the feet can cause the trunk muscles to overwork thereby producing more pressure and stress on the muscles, leading to low back pain. To prevent recurrence of back pain, trunk muscular endurance becomes important. The need of the study arises in understanding the role of trunk muscle endurance in individuals with pronated feet. Aim: This study aimed at determining the trunk muscle endurance of individuals with pronated feet and individuals with neutral feet. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was undertaken. Participants were selected on the basis of inclusion criteria. Both groups were assessed for trunk muscular endurance using four trunk muscular endurance tests. The tests include Biering-Sorensen trunk extensor test, 60° trunk flexor endurance test, and right and left side planks. Data analysis: Independent t-test was used to compare the trunk muscular endurance between individuals with pronated feet and individuals with neutral arch feet. Results: The results of this study suggest that there is a deficit in trunk muscular endurance in individuals with pronated feet when compared with individuals with neutral arch feet (p < 0.05). Conclusion: With the present study, it can be concluded that there is significant deficit in the trunk muscular endurance between individuals with pronated feet and individuals with neutral arch feet.

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