Flat Foot and Posterior Tibial Tendon Length-A Correlational Study Muragod Anil R1,*, Patel Neelam J2, Motimath Basavaraj3 1Assistant Professor and HOD, Geriatrics, KLEU Institute of Physiotherapy, Belgaum 2Post Graduate Student, Sports Physiotherapy, KLEU Institute of Physiotherapy, Belgaum 3Assistant Professor and HOD, Sports Department, KLEU Institute of Physiotherapy, Belgaum *Corresponding author: Anil R Muragod, Assistant Professor and HOD of Geriatrics Department of KLEU Institute of Physiotherapy, JNMC Campus, Nehrunagar, Belgaum-590010, Karnataka, India. Email id: dranilphysio@rediffmail.com, neelamp811@gmail.com, bsmotimath@yahoo.co.in
Online published on 28 September, 2015. Abstract Background Dysfunction of the posterior tibial tendon may result in a pathologic deformity, and if not appropriately addressed through corrective measures (rest, rehabilitation and/or bracing), surgical intervention is necessary to correct the resulting deformity and restore function of the limb. [10]Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is a progressive condition, so early recognition and treatment is essential to help delay or reverse the progression Aim of The Study To study the correlation between flat foot and posterior tibial tendon length. Method This was a correlational study. 50 participants were evaluated by using purposive sampling, 50 participants belonged to age group of 18–30 years involved in track and field events. They were assessed for flat foot by measuring their arch index, range of motion was measured using universal goniometer, too many toes sign was observed and unilateral heel raise was graded accordingly. Findings The result showed there is no correlation between flat foot and posterior tibial tendon length. Conclusion This study concludes there is no relation between flat foot and posterior tendon length. Top Keywords Flat foot, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, athletes, arch index. Top |