Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science

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Effects of hallux valgus angle on one-legged stance and gait parameters in young adults: a preliminary study

  • Ji, Minkyung (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medical Sciences, Jeonju University) ;
  • Park, Hyodong (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medical Sciences, Jeonju University) ;
  • Lee, Heeyeon (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medical Sciences, Jeonju University) ;
  • Yoo, Minjoo (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medical Sciences, Jeonju University) ;
  • Ko, Eunsan (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medical Sciences, Jeonju University) ;
  • Woo, Youngkeun (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medical Sciences, Jeonju University)
  • Received : 2020.03.11
  • Accepted : 2020.03.24
  • Published : 2020.03.30
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Abstract

Objective: Hallux valgus (HV) is a common musculoskeletal deformity that is accompanied with pain and continues to decrease one's quality of life and ability to perform daily life activities by affecting gait and static stability. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of the angle of HV (HVA) and to compare the one-legged stance and gait parameters in young adults with less HV and severe HV. Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Forty young adults were divided into two groups, where HVA ≥15° (n=20) was defined as HV, and HVA <15° (n=20) was defined as normal. For balance ability, the center of pressure (COP) path, velocity, length of axis of the COP path, deviation of the x-axis and y-axis, and percentage of foot pressure were measured, and gait, the foot rotation angle, step length, percentage of each phase of the gait cycle, time change from the heel to forefoot, and maximum pressure of the forefoot and midfoot were measured. Results: Significant differences were found in sway length and time change from heel to forefoot during walking between the normal and HV groups (p<0.05). Most parameters were not associated with the HVA, but parameters such as length of axis and time to change from heel to forefoot were significantly associated with the HVA (p<0.05). Conclusions: These results suggest that most one-legged stance and gait parameters were not significantly affected by the HVA in young adults; therefore, future studies are needed in order to address other dynamic parameters and other methods of gait analysis for detecting clinically meaningful conditions.

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