Height of the foot longitudinal arch and anterior cruciate ligament injuries

César, Paulo César de; Alves, Jairo André de Oliveira; Gomes, João

doi:10.1590/1413-78522014220600659

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“…The medial longitudinal arch (MLA) height of the foot is associated with various injuries, diseases, and disability of lower extremities, including anterior cruciate ligament injuries 1 ) , medial tibial stress syndrome 2 , 3 ) , plantar fasciitis 4 ) , rheumatoid arthritis 5 ) , and cavus foot deformity 6 ) .…”

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Gender difference in factors affecting the medial longitudinal arch height of the foot in healthy young adults

Nagano

Okuyama²,

Taniguchi

et al. 2018

J Phys Ther Sci

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[Purpose] Medial longitudinal arch (MLA) height is associated with various injuries and diseases and gender differences, if any. This study aimed to examine factors affecting the MLA height associated with gender differences in healthy subjects with no orthopedic disorders. [Subjects and Methods] This study included 36 healthy adults (19 males, 17 females; mean age, 21.8 ± 3.6 years; body mass index, 21.1 ± 2.0 kg/m2). Their height, body weight, foot length, muscle strength of the tibialis posterior muscle (TPM), toe-gripping strength, hallux valgus angle, inversion microdactylia angle, angle of leg–heel alignment, femoro-tibial angle, and navicular height were measured. Correlation between the ratio of arch height and other measurement parameters was examined. [Results] In females, the ratio of arch height was significantly positively correlated with muscle strength of the TPM and toe-gripping strength and negatively correlated with the hallux valgus angle and the leg-heel alignment, whereas in males, only a positive correlation between the ratio of arch height and muscle strength of the TPM was observed. [Conclusion] These results reveal that etiological mechanisms determining MLA height are different between males and females. Overall, the present results indicate that further studies identifying causes of MLA height variation must include gender-based analysis.

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Gender difference in factors affecting the medial longitudinal arch height of the foot in healthy young adults

Nagano

Okuyama²,

Taniguchi

et al. 2018

J Phys Ther Sci

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“…As with other foot arches, the transverse arch functions to absorb shock, which is important for avoiding sports injuries. Indeed, several studies have shown an association between high medial arches and injuries 32 , 33 ) , while others have associated flat feet with injuries 34 , 35 ) . Taken together, these studies suggest that there is an ideal height at which the foot arch functions properly.…”

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Forefoot transverse arch height asymmetry is associated with foot injuries in athletes participating in college track events

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[Purpose] The association between foot injuries and foot alignment, including the transverse arch height (TAH) and asymmetry, was examined in athletes participating in college track events. [Participants and Methods] This study included 55 male athletes participating in a college track and field club. Data including demographic information and the incidence of foot injuries within a year prior to participation in this study were obtained via questionnaires. TAH and the medial longitudinal arch height during 10 and 90% loading, leg-heel alignment, and the heel angle were measured before calculating the asymmetry of each alignment parameter measured. Participants were categorized into an injury or a normal group. Unpaired t-tests were used to perform between-group comparisons for each alignment parameter measured and asymmetry. Additionally, logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with foot injuries after adjustment for demographic data. [Results] TAH asymmetry during 10 and 90% loading was significantly greater in the injury group. Further logistic regression analysis performed showed that only TAH asymmetry during 90% loading was significantly associated with foot injuries after adjustment for demographic data. [Conclusion] With regard to track events, a greater asymmetry of forefoot TAH in a weight-bearing position was observed to be associated with foot injuries.

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Height of the foot longitudinal arch and anterior cruciate ligament injuries

Cited by 5 publications

References 19 publications

Gender difference in factors affecting the medial longitudinal arch height of the foot in healthy young adults

Gender difference in factors affecting the medial longitudinal arch height of the foot in healthy young adults

Forefoot transverse arch height asymmetry is associated with foot injuries in athletes participating in college track events

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