Spatiotemporal and kinematic gait changes in flexible flatfoot: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Foot postural alignment is linked to changes in gait patterns. This review aimed to compare spatiotemporal and kinematic parameters of the lower extremities in individuals with and without flexible flatfoot.

Methods

Under PRISMA guidelines, a systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted by searching PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases for original and peer-reviewed articles with selected keywords from inception to November 2024. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute checklist. Statistical analysis was conducted with Comprehensive Meta-Analysis software version 3. To evaluate data heterogeneity, the Q-test and I² statistic were applied. Egger's test was used to assess publication bias.

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SUBMITTER: Nourbakhsh SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11871794 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature