Plantar arch type and strength profile of the major ankle muscle groups: A morphometric-isokinetic study

Cubukcu S., Alimoglu M. K., balcı n., beyazova m.

ISOKINETICS AND EXERCISE SCIENCE, cilt.13, sa.3, ss.217-222, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 13 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2005
  • Doi Numarası: 10.3233/ies-2005-0209
  • Dergi Adı: ISOKINETICS AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.217-222
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: foot, arch, ankle, muscle, strength, INJURY RISK-FACTORS, STRESS-FRACTURES, FOOT
  • Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Purpose: To determine the effect of foot arch structure on ankle muscle strength.
Abstract

Purpose: To determine the effect of foot arch structure on ankle muscle strength. 

Methods: Forty-seven young female volunteers (94 feet) were classified in to low (LA), high (HA) and normal (NA) arch groups according to their arch ratio (AR) and Chippaux-Smirak index (CSI) values. The distribution of the participants among LA, HA and NA groups did not differ when AR or CSI was preferred for classification. Isokinetic muscle strength of ankle invertor/evertors and plantar/dorsal flexors was measured by using an isokinetic dynamometer. One-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation test and ROC curve analysis were used in statistical analyses. 

Results: A strong correlation was found between AR and CSI values. Significant differences were found in mean strength measurements of ankle muscles in favor of NA group at 120 degrees/s for dorsiflexion and plantar flexion, 120 and 150 degrees/s for eversion and at 120 degrees/s for the ratio between ankle inversion and eversion. Sensitivity and specificity rates of muscular strength as an indicator of arch anomalies were low. 

Conclusion: Normal arched individuals have higher muscular strength values only at faster testing speeds.