Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Growth and Development Disorders in Pediatrics

Background: Footwear modifications and foot insoles are often prescribed in the management of foot disorders. Different foot insoles and orthosis are used in subjects with flatfeet. Aim: To investigate the effect of different foot insoles on dynamic balance in children with flatfeet. Subjects and Instrumentation: Forty children with flatfeet from both sexes, age ranged from 6-10 years participated in this study. They were selected from El-Fayoum governorate schools. They were classified randomly into two groups of equal numbers. Dynamic balance was assessed twice by the Biodex balance system with and without foot insoles. The first assessment was conducted for all children with barefeet. During the second assessment children in first group (superfeet insole group) used superfeet insole while those in the second group (postural insole group) used postural insole. Results: Superfeet group showed statistically significant improvement of stability indexes. However, non-significant improvement was observed in postural insole group. Moreover, comparing mean values of stability indexes of the second assessment showed no significant difference between both groups. Conclusion: Superfeet insole may improve dynamic balance. However, further studies are recommended for comparing effect of different types and materials of foot insoles on dynamic balance

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