Correlation of Foot Postures with Dynamic Balance in Recreational Football Players

Dr. Nihar Vikas Kathane, Dr. Rupali Shevalkar

Abstract: This study explores the correlation between foot posture and dynamic balance in recreational football players, focusing on the relationship between the Foot Posture Index FPI and the Modified Star Excursion Balance Test MSEBT. Thirty recreational football players aged 18 to 25 participated, with foot posture and dynamic balance assessed through FPI and MSEBT, respectively. Results showed that 70% of participants had normal foot posture, while 30% had either pronated or supinated feet. However, no significant correlation was found between foot posture and dynamic balance across all test directions, suggesting that foot posture alone may not heavily influence dynamic balance in this population. The study calls for further research with larger sample sizes and varied foot postures.

Keywords: foot posture, dynamic balance, recreational football players, Foot Posture Index, balance test

How to Cite?: Dr. Nihar Vikas Kathane, Dr. Rupali Shevalkar, "Correlation of Foot Postures with Dynamic Balance in Recreational Football Players", Volume 13 Issue 10, October 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1173-1182, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24915233525, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24915233525