Effects of body mass index on foot posture alignment and core stability in a healthy adult population

Foot biomechanics and core stability (CS) play significant roles in the quality of standing and walking. Minor alterations in body composition may influence base support or CS strategies. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the body mass index (BMI) on the foot pos-ture index (FPI...

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Published in:Journal of exercise rehabilitation 2016, 12(3), 43, pp.182-187
Main Authors: AlAbdulwahab, Sami S, Kachanathu, Shaji John
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Language:English
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Summary:Foot biomechanics and core stability (CS) play significant roles in the quality of standing and walking. Minor alterations in body composition may influence base support or CS strategies. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the body mass index (BMI) on the foot pos-ture index (FPI) and CS in a healthy adult population. A total of 39 healthy adult subjects with a mean age of 24.3±6.4 yr and overweight BMI values between 25 and 29.9 kg/m2 (27.43±6.1 kg/m2) participated in this study. Foot biomechanics were analyzed using the FPI. CS was as-sessed using a plank test with a time-to-failure trial. The Spearman cor-relation coefficient indicated a significant correlation between BMI and both the FPI (r=0.504, P=0.001) and CS (r=-0.34, P=0.036). Present study concluded that an overweight BMI influences foot posture align-ment and body stability. Consequently, BMI should be considered during rehabilitation management for lower extremity injuries and body balance.
ISSN:2288-176X
2288-1778
DOI:10.12965/jer.1632600.300