Impact of length and width of footwear on foot structure of preschool-aged children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to the dynamics of developmental changes, the preschool age is of crucial importance for the later health and efficiency of the feet. The aim of this study was the analysis of the fitting of indoor footwear and its impact on the features of the foot structure in 6-year-old children.

Methods

The study group consisted of 100 children, including 50 girls and 50 boys at the age of 6 years. The applied device was the CQ-ST podoscope and the Clevermess. The data were analyzed based on Mann-Whitney U test, Chi-square test and regression analysis.

Results

About 60% of children wore correctly fitted shoes in terms of length and width. Multiple regression models with two variables explaining the variance of the Clarke's angle were statistically significant

SUBMITTER: Puszczalowska-Lizis E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9074857 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature