Symptomatic pes planus in children: a synthesis of allied health professional practices.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study sought to explore professional perspectives on the assessment and management of symptomatic pes planus in children.

Methods

Data was collected from three professional groups (podiatrists, physiotherapists, and orthotists) with experience of managing foot problems in children. The survey was undertaken in the United Kingdom via a self-administered, online survey. Data was captured over a four-month period in 2018.

Results

Fifty-five health professionals completed the survey and the results highlighted that assessment techniques varied between professions, with standing tip-toe and joint range of motion being the most common. Treatment options for children were diverse and professionals were adopting different strategies as their first line interve

SUBMITTER: Morrison SC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6979376 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature