The Incidence of Flatfoot amongst Athletes in Port-Harcourt

Authors

  • B.C. Didia Department of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Author
  • A.L. Asomugha Department of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Nigeria Author

Keywords:

Incidence, flat foot, athletes, Nigeria

Abstract

The incidence of flat foot amongst 200 athletes in Port Harcourt was determined using the contact 11 index development by Qamara. The athletes were drawn from various sports clubs in Port Harcourt town. The mean and standard deviation of contact index 11 were determined, and the degree of flat foot graded as either probable (Mean + 1SD to 2SD) or definite (Mean + 3SD or more). Incidence of definite unilateral flat foot was found to be 3% (males) and 4% (females). The incidence of bilateral flat foot was found to be 7% (Males) and 8% (Females).

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Published

2004-12-31

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2004)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

The Incidence of Flatfoot amongst Athletes in Port-Harcourt. (2004). Journal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy, 3(2), 57-58. https://jecajournal.com/index.php/home/article/view/365