Original Research Article
Year: 2021 | Month: October | Volume: 11 | Issue: 10 | Pages: 26-33
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20211005
A Comparative Study of Footprints of Security Guards with Age and Gender Matched Individuals
Shruti Shetty1, Priyanka Gokhale2
1B.P.Th, DPO’s NETT College of Physiotherapy, Thane, Maharashtra, India.
2Assistant Professor, DPO’S NETT College of Physiotherapy, Thane, Maharashtra, India.
Corresponding Author: Shruti Shetty
ABSTRACT
Aim: To compare footprints of security personnel with age and gender matched individuals.
Background: The human foot and ankle are the last segments, the last within the complex kinetic chain of the lower limb as a whole. The foot is one of the most important interaction parts of the body with the ground, especially in the upright posture. During growth, the foot changes not only its dimensions but also its shape. The lower back, leg, ankle and foot are the most commonly affected region causing pain in security personnel during prolonged standing and sitting. This may also lead to change in the arch of the foot and predispose it to the injury. In this study, we aim to analyze footprints with reference to Staheli Index and Chippaux-Smirak Index of security guards and age and gender matched individuals.
Methodology: 25 security personnel and 25 age and gender matched individuals were selected as per inclusion criteria. Demographic data like age, gender, height, weight, BMI and any injury in last 6 months were recorded for all study participants. For obtaining foot prints, ink was applied to the feet of the subjects. The subjects were tasked to step on graph paper in standing position, leaving a clear impression of foot’s plantar surface on the paper. The various distances in centimeters were taken using a transparent ruler. The Staheli Index and Chippaux-Smirak Index were also calculated.
Result: Statistical analysis showed significant difference in Staheli Index, Chippaux-Smirak Index, Distance E and G between security personnel and age and gender matched individuals. The other values (A, B, C, D, F) were not found to be statistically different.
Conclusion: The distance E and distance G is more in age and gender matched individuals as compared to security personnel. Also the Staheli Index and Chippaux-Smirak Index is less in security guards which indicates higher arch as compared to age and gender matched individuals.
Key words: footprint, arch of foot, security personnel, Staheli Index, Chippaux-Smirak Index.