Prevalence of Calf muscle tightness in asymptomatic flat foot subjects
Mohamed, S., ALanni, E., Faggal, M., Ibrahim, M. (2022). Prevalence of Calf muscle tightness in asymptomatic flat foot subjects. EKB Journal Management System, 10(1), 26-31. doi: 10.21608/ejpt.2021.71608.1038
Sara Hassan Kamel Mohamed; Enas Fawzi ALanni; Mona Selim Faggal; Mona Mohamed Ibrahim. "Prevalence of Calf muscle tightness in asymptomatic flat foot subjects". EKB Journal Management System, 10, 1, 2022, 26-31. doi: 10.21608/ejpt.2021.71608.1038
Mohamed, S., ALanni, E., Faggal, M., Ibrahim, M. (2022). 'Prevalence of Calf muscle tightness in asymptomatic flat foot subjects', EKB Journal Management System, 10(1), pp. 26-31. doi: 10.21608/ejpt.2021.71608.1038
Mohamed, S., ALanni, E., Faggal, M., Ibrahim, M. Prevalence of Calf muscle tightness in asymptomatic flat foot subjects. EKB Journal Management System, 2022; 10(1): 26-31. doi: 10.21608/ejpt.2021.71608.1038

Prevalence of Calf muscle tightness in asymptomatic flat foot subjects

Egyptian Journal of Physical Therapy
Article 3, Volume 10, Issue 1, June 2022, Page 26-31  XML PDF (275.5 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/ejpt.2021.71608.1038
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Authors
Sara Hassan Kamel Mohamed email 1; Enas Fawzi ALanniorcid 2; Mona Selim Faggalorcid 3; Mona Mohamed Ibrahimorcid 4
1Department of Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders & its Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Badr University in Cairo, Egypt
2Department of Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders & its Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University.
3Department of Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Beni-Suef University,and Badr University in Cairo, Egypt.
4Department of Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders &its Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University.
Abstract
Background: Flat foot deformity is considered a common chronic foot and ankle condition that is known to be associated with high incidence of lower extremity injuries in the population due to abnormal foot mechanics. Objective: To determine the prevalence of calf muscle tightness in asymptomatic flat foot subjects. Method: One hundred and seventy five flat foot subjects (male and female) their age ranging from 20-40 years participated in the study. Gastrocnemius and Soleus muscle tightness was assessed through measuring ankle dorsiflexion range of motion by using fluid-filled bubble inclinometer from two positions sitting straight knee for gastrocnemius muscle testing and prone bent knee for soleus muscle testing. Result: The prevalence of gastrocnemius tightness was 76.6% with 95% CI of 69.76- 82.23%. The prevalence of soleus tightness was 15.42% with 95% CI of 10.82- 21.51%. There was a significant increase in the prevalence of gastrocnemius and soleus tightness in female subjects compared with males (p < 0.01).Conclusion: Flat foot deformity is associated with gastrocnemius muscle tightness and a significant increase in the prevalence of gastrocnemius and soleus tightness was found in female subjects compared with males.
Keywords
Flat foot; calf muscle; tightness; gastrocnemius; dorsiflexion
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