A large variety of methods have been developed to classify the foot based on structure and alignment. Foot line test is one among them use to find out the influence of load carriage and musculoskeletal injuries that may be associated with an increased vertical ground reaction force. It helps to understand that the position of the medial prominence of the navicular, in a Mediolateral direction would provide additional relevant information describing the amount of pronation. the aim of this study is to find out the normative values of the foot line test in physiotherapy students and to find out its correlation with BMI and correlation between foot length and height of physiotherapy students.
It is a cross-sectional study in which 60 subjects are included with free of a foot injury and musculoskeletal problem to lower limb. PROCEDURE: With participants in the standing position the first MTP joint and navicular tuberosity were marked on the paper. Foot line test was drawn in MTP joint and navicular tuberosity. RESULT: Results show that normative values for the right foot were ranging from -5 to +8 while that for the left foot was ranging from 0 to 5 in males. The normative values for the right foot were ranging -3 to +3 while that for the left foot was ranging from 0 to 4 in females. The correlation between BMI and right foot was positively correlated for the left foot it was negatively correlated. Correlation between foot length and height is positively correlated.
The study result shows that the normative value of males is significant with the right foot which is found to be ranging from -5 to 8 and for females ranging from 0 to 5. For left foot correlation of BMI is negatively correlate while normative values for males is ranging from -3 to 4 and for females, it's 0 to 4.correlation of foot length and person height is positively correlated and correlation of BMI is positively correlated with the right foot, negatively correlates with the left foot.
Table of Contents
1. CHAPTER 1
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Need for study
1.3 Aim
1.4 objectives
1.5 Research question
2. CHAPTER 2
2.1 Review of Literature
3. CHAPTER 3
3.1 Material and Methods
3.2 Procedure
3.3 Measurement
4. CHAPTER 4
3.5 result
5. CHAPTER 5
5.1 Discussion
5.2 Limitations
5.3 Recommendations
5.4 Conclusion
5.5 References
6. CHAPTER 6
Research Objectives and Themes
The primary aim of this study is to establish normative values for the Foot Line Test (FLT) among physiotherapy students, while simultaneously investigating the correlation between these values and Body Mass Index (BMI), as well as the relationship between foot length and height.
- Normative assessment of foot alignment in healthy young adults.
- Evaluation of the Foot Line Test as a diagnostic tool.
- Statistical analysis of correlations between anthropometric data (BMI, height) and foot morphology.
- Comparison of foot alignment characteristics between genders and foot sides.
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PROCEDURE FOR FOOT LINE TEST:
The test was performed with the subject standing with weight equally distributed on both feet. A piece of paper has placed under the foot to be measured. The medial border of the foot was projected onto the paper with a marker (fig.1). This marker has 2 points of contacts with the ground to ensure that the projection was perpendicular to the paper, (fig.2) and has a height of 5.5 cm. This height is short enough to allow the marker to pass under the medial malleolus, yet high enough to reach the tuberosity of the navicular The location of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) and the tuberosity of the navicular, was identified through palpation and was marked on the paper (fig3). Subsequently, a static reference line will draw from a projection point located 3 cm posterior to the first MPJ to a projection point 5 cm posterior to the navicular (fig4).
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER 1: Provides an overview of foot anatomy and the clinical significance of foot assessment, establishing the research gap regarding normative FLT values.
CHAPTER 2: Reviews existing literature on various foot classification methods and previous studies concerning foot posture and screening protocols.
CHAPTER 3: Describes the methodology, including the cross-sectional study design, sampling criteria, and the specific procedure for performing the Foot Line Test.
CHAPTER 4: Presents the gathered data and statistical results, detailing the normative foot values and correlation findings between BMI and foot alignment.
CHAPTER 5: Interprets the findings, compares them with previous international research, discusses study limitations, and offers recommendations for future academic inquiry.
CHAPTER 6: Serves as the concluding section, summarizing the core findings regarding foot alignment in the studied population.
Keywords
Foot line test, Metatarsophalangeal joint, Body mass index, Flat foot, Physiotherapy, Foot posture, Navicular tuberosity, Pronation, Supination, Foot morphology, Anthropometry, Clinical assessment, Normative values, Biomechanics, Cross-sectional study
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research?
This study focuses on establishing normative values for the Foot Line Test (FLT) in a population of healthy physiotherapy students to better understand foot alignment characteristics.
What are the main thematic areas covered?
The study covers foot morphology, clinical assessment techniques for foot posture, anthropometric correlations, and comparative analysis of foot alignment across genders and sides.
What is the central research question?
The study aims to determine the normative values of the Foot Line Test and identify if there is a statistically significant correlation between these test values, BMI, foot length, and individual height.
Which scientific method was applied?
The research employed a cross-sectional study design, utilizing purposive sampling of 60 students and performing manual foot measurements recorded on paper for subsequent statistical analysis.
What topics are discussed in the main body?
The main body covers the introduction to foot assessment, a comprehensive literature review, detailed materials and methods, presentation of quantitative results through tables and graphs, and a discussion of these findings.
Which keywords characterize this work?
The work is characterized by terms such as Foot line test, Metatarsophalangeal joint, Body mass index, Flat foot, and biomechanical foot assessment.
How is the Foot Line Test performed in this study?
The test is performed in a standing position by marking the first metatarsophalangeal joint and the navicular tuberosity on paper, using a specific 5.5 cm marker to ensure vertical projection.
What did the study conclude regarding the correlation between BMI and foot alignment?
The study found a negative correlation between BMI and foot line scores, suggesting that higher BMI may influence foot alignment metrics differently depending on the foot side.
- Quote paper
- Siyona Dushing (Author), Dr. Deepak Anap (Author), 2020, Normative Value of Footline Test in Physiotherapty Students. A Cross-Sectional Study, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/539881
