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Effect of Obesity on Arch Index in Young Adults

Ganu, SS and Panhale, V (2013) Effect of Obesity on Arch Index in Young Adults. [Journal (On-line/Unpaginated)]

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Abstract

Background: Excessive increases in weight bearing forces caused by obesity may negatively affect the lower limbs and feet but minimal research has examined the long-term loading effects of obesity on the musculoskeletal system, particularly in reference to the feet. Objectives: The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of obesity on medial longitudinal arch of foot in young adults. Method: 60 subjects, 30 obese & 30 non obese were assessed for height & weight using standard technique. Radiographic images under static condition were used for calculating the arch index. Result: The arch index of obese subjects was significantly lower than the non obese subjects & there is a negative correlation between the BMI & the arch index. Conclusion: These results suggests that obesity lowers the medial longitudinal arch of foot.

Item Type:Journal (On-line/Unpaginated)
Keywords:Obesity; Medial longitudinal arch; Arch index
Subjects:JOURNALS > Online Journal of Health and Allied Sciences
ID Code:8937
Deposited By: Kakkilaya Bevinje, Dr. Srinivas
Deposited On:04 May 2013 23:09
Last Modified:04 May 2013 23:09

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