Obese pronated foot posture may increase the risk of chronic plantar heel pain than normal pronated foot posture: a case control study

Abstract

Obese pronated foot posture individuals may increase the risk of chronic plantar heel pain than normal pronated foot posture individuals. The purpose of the study was to see the affect of chronic plantar heel pain in obese pronated foot posture individuals than the normal pronated foot posture individuals. Methods. Eighty participants with chronic plantar heel pain included in the study. Two groups were compared on the basis of body mass index (BMI), foot posture as measured by foot posture index (FPI), ankle ROM measured by goniometry. 100 point scoring system was used for pain and foot function and Standing Heel Rise test for calf endurance. Results. t –test demonstrated that the chronic plantar heel pain group A had significantly greater BMI, a more pronated foot posture and the limitation of pain and function than group B. No difference was identified between the decreased dorsiflexion range of motion and decreased calf endurance. Conclusion. Results of this study showed that the obese with pronated foot posture and increased BMI are more affected the chronic plantar heel pain than normal pronated foot posture individuals. Chronic plantar heel pain is affected much more in Group A. Pain and function is also affected much more in the group A than group B on the basis of 100 Point Scoring System. Decreased dorsiflexion range of motion and decreased calf endurance do not play the role in chronic plantar heel pain.

Key words:

heel pain, pronated foot, foot posture

Full study:

Obese pronated foot posture may increase the risk of chronic plantar heel pain than normal pronated foot posture