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.
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
To study the correlation between flat foot and posterior tibial tendon length.
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.
The result showed there is no correlation between flat foot and posterior tibial tendon length.
This study concludes there is no relation between flat foot and posterior tendon length.
Flat foot, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, athletes, arch index
