MONITORING ORTHOTIC INTERVENTION ON THE FLAT FOOT
MONITORING ORTHOTIC INTERVENTION ON THE FLAT FOOT

Author(s): Michi GEAMBESA, Eduard Robert SAKIZLIAN, Mihnea Marin, Ligia RUSU
Subject(s): Methodology and research technology, Health and medicine and law
Published by: Discobolul Publishing House
Keywords: kinetics; biomechanical parameters; flat foot; orthosis;
Summary/Abstract: Introduction: The flat foot favours the appearance of generalised lower limb disorders due to overload. Objectives: The aim of the study is to monitor changes in the biomechanical parameters of the flat foot during a complex intervention. Methodology: The study included an experimental group of 20 participants (average age: 12, average weight: 48.18 kg) diagnosed with bilateral flat feet. Biomechanical parameters of the flat foot were evaluated with the RSscan pressure plate that was used to measure the active contact area and maximum force (Fmax) for 10 areas of the foot. Participants were assessed at two moments (T1 and T2), at a 6-month interval. Treatment involved an orthotic intervention and a physical therapy programme performed throughout this period. Results: There are higher average values at the moment T1 for the right foot in the following contact areas: Midfoot - 33.6 cm2, Medial heel - 15.42 cm2, Metatarsal 2 - 10.67 cm2, Metatarsal 1 - 11.14 cm2; at T2, a decrease of 2% is noticed for all contact areas. At the moment T1, higher average values are recorded for the left foot in the following contact areas: Midfoot - 36.42 cm2, Medial heel - 14.55 cm2, Metatarsal 2 - 9.15 cm2, Metatarsal 1 - 8.62 cm2; at T2, a decrease of 6% is noticed for all contact areas. Results indicate a favourable bilateral development. Conclusion: There are significant differences between the two moments. The analysis of biomechanical parameters helps to monitor changes in the flat foot under the specific treatment intervention.

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