Flatfoot Deformity; Exercise to Therapeutic Interventions: A  Systematic Review

Negin Soltani; Ali Fatahi

doi:10.18502/ijph.v53i2.14915

Negin Soltani Department of Sports Biomechanics, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
Ali Fatahi Department of Sports Biomechanics, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/ijph.v53i2.14915

Keywords: Flatfoot deformity; Exercise; Therapeutic interventions

Abstract

Background: Deviation of the foot from the normal posture affects the function of the foot and lower limb and causes lower limb injuries in normal people and athletes. Flat feet or flatfoot deformity are usually associated with pain in the foot area and a decrease in the normal function of the foot, which can negatively affect the sports ability of athletes. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the abnormality of flat feet from training, exercise to therapeutic interventions.

Methods: Articles were identified by searching five databases: PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, Science Direct, and Gate & Pasteur from 2000 to 2022. The keywords were selected specifically and correctly and all the researches and articles related to the title of the article were searched and found. This research was also searched in Persian databases that this database, included: Irandoc, Mag Iran and Noormagz.

Results: Finally, 30 studies met the criteria for entering this study, selected and used to conduct this study.

Conclusion: By using the results obtained in the research, which include corrective exercises and therapeutic interventions, especially the use of orthoses and various medical insoles, it is possible to help in the treatment and improvement of this anomaly.