Mohamed, S., ALanni, E., Faggal, M., Ibrahim, M. (2022). Prevalence of Calf muscle tightness in asymptomatic flat foot subjects. test, 10(1), 26-31. doi: 10.21608/ejpt.2021.71608.1038
Sara Hassan Kamel Mohamed; Enas Fawzi ALanni; Mona Selim Faggal; Mona Mohamed Ibrahim. "Prevalence of Calf muscle tightness in asymptomatic flat foot subjects". test, 10, 1, 2022, 26-31. doi: 10.21608/ejpt.2021.71608.1038
Mohamed, S., ALanni, E., Faggal, M., Ibrahim, M. (2022). 'Prevalence of Calf muscle tightness in asymptomatic flat foot subjects', test, 10(1), pp. 26-31. doi: 10.21608/ejpt.2021.71608.1038
Mohamed, S., ALanni, E., Faggal, M., Ibrahim, M. Prevalence of Calf muscle tightness in asymptomatic flat foot subjects. test, 2022; 10(1): 26-31. doi: 10.21608/ejpt.2021.71608.1038

Prevalence of Calf muscle tightness in asymptomatic flat foot subjects

Egyptian Journal of Physical Therapy
Article 3, Volume 10, Issue 1, June 2022, Pages 26-31    PDF (275.5 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/ejpt.2021.71608.1038
Authors
Sara Hassan Kamel Mohamed* 1; Enas Fawzi ALanni2; Mona Selim Faggal3; Mona Mohamed Ibrahim4
1Department of Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders & its Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Badr University in Cairo, Egypt
2Department of Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders & its Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University.
3Department of Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Beni-Suef University,and Badr University in Cairo, Egypt.
4Department of Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders &its Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University.
Abstract
Background: Flat foot deformity is considered a common chronic foot and ankle condition that is known to be associated with high incidence of lower extremity injuries in the population due to abnormal foot mechanics. Objective: To determine the prevalence of calf muscle tightness in asymptomatic flat foot subjects. Method: One hundred and seventy five flat foot subjects (male and female) their age ranging from 20-40 years participated in the study. Gastrocnemius and Soleus muscle tightness was assessed through measuring ankle dorsiflexion range of motion by using fluid-filled bubble inclinometer from two positions sitting straight knee for gastrocnemius muscle testing and prone bent knee for soleus muscle testing. Result: The prevalence of gastrocnemius tightness was 76.6% with 95% CI of 69.76- 82.23%. The prevalence of soleus tightness was 15.42% with 95% CI of 10.82- 21.51%. There was a significant increase in the prevalence of gastrocnemius and soleus tightness in female subjects compared with males (p < 0.01).Conclusion: Flat foot deformity is associated with gastrocnemius muscle tightness and a significant increase in the prevalence of gastrocnemius and soleus tightness was found in female subjects compared with males.
Keywords
Flat foot; calf muscle; tightness; gastrocnemius; dorsiflexion
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