Comparison of Dynamic Balance Between Flat Feet and Normal Individuals Using Star Excursion Balance Test Dabholkar Ajit, Associate Professor, Shah Ankita, BPTh, Yardi Sujata, Professor & Director Pad. Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy Nerul, Navi Mumbai. Online published on 31 October, 2012. Abstract Objectives 1) To compare dynamic balance between flat feet and normal individuals using Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT). 2) To determine the most affected excursion distance. Research Design Cross sectional study. Method 30 subjects with bilateral flexible flat feet as assessed by sit to stand navicular drop test and 30 subjects with normal feet both in the age group 18–25 years were chosen for the study. The sample size therefore was 120 feet (60 flat feet and 60 normal arched feet).The outcome assessed were sit to stand navicular drop test, calcaneum angle, width of the foot, great toe extension range of motion and SEBT. Data analysis Unpaired‘t’ test using Graph Pad Instat software system was used. Results Extremely significant mean differences in sit to stand navicular drop test, calcaneum angle, width of the foot, great toe extension range of motion and SEBT was found in individuals with flat feet. Also the lateral excursion distance was least in these individuals (p<0.0001 Conclusion Dynamic balance is affected in flat feet individuals Top Keywords Flat Feet, SEBT, Pronation, Navicular Drop. Top |