Relação do índice do arco plantar com o equilíbrio postural em mulheres jovens

Abstract

The present study aims to analyze the relationship of the plantar arch index to postural balance in young women. To obtain the plantar arch index (IAP) used the method of printing plant, obtained through a pedígrafo. For data on the postural balance was used a force platform AMTI, the variables used were: range of anteroposterior displacement of the center of pressure (COPap), amplitude of displacement of the medial-lateral COP (COPml) and average speed of displacement of the COP (COPvel) and area of the ellipse (ellipse). The results show moderate positive correlations between two variables (COP speed and area of the ellipse) and IAP in the eyes closed condition, indicating that the higher the index of the plantar arch (flat feet tend to) the greater the body sway of these young people. We conclude that individuals who have greater lowering of the medial longitudinal arch, in other words, higher IAP, have a increased postural sway.