COMPARISON OF FOOT BIOMECHANICS AND FUNCTIONS IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS WITH AND WITHOUT REGULAR EXERCISE HABITS

Kader Eldemir; Sefa Eldemir; Ayşenur Canan Benli; Mustafa Oğuz Kethüdaoğlu

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COMPARISON OF FOOT BIOMECHANICS AND FUNCTIONS IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS WITH AND WITHOUT REGULAR EXERCISE HABITS

Authors:

Kader Eldemir | Sefa Eldemir | Ayşenur Canan Benli | Mustafa Oğuz Kethüdaoğlu

Publisher:

Inonu University

Main Topics:

Egzersiz ve Spor Bilimleri (Diğer)

Journal:

İnönü Üniversitesi Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksek Okulu Dergisi Vol.13 Issue 2, pp.428-440

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001350665

pISSN:

2147-7892

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Abstract:

 The foot, a complex structure for the human skeleton, plays a crucial role in providing contact with the ground and facilitating walking. The impact of regular exercise on foot biomechanics and function in young adults remains unclear. This study aims to compare foot biomechanics and function in university students who engage in regular exercise habits with those who do not. A total of 102 students were divided into two groups: having exercise habits n51, defined as engaging in moderate-intensity exercise at least three times per week, and not having exercise habits n51. Foot biomechanics were assessed using navicular drop ND, metatarsal width, hallux valgus angle, and subtalar angle. Foot function was evaluated using the Foot Function Index FFI. Demographic characteristics were similar between the groups p0.05. The right-side ND was significantly lower in the regular exercise group p0.030. No significant differences were observed in other biomechanical measurements or FFI scores p0.05. The ND is lower in university students with exercise habits; however, no difference was found between the groups in other foot biomechanical measurements and foot function. Regular exercise promotes navicular height in young individuals, but further studies are needed to demonstrate its effects on foot biomechanics.

 The foot, a complex structure for the human skeleton, plays a crucial role in providing contact with the ground and facilitating walking. The impact of regular exercise on foot biomechanics and function in young adults remains unclear. This study aims to compare foot biomechanics and function in university students who engage in regular exercise habits with those who do not. A total of 102 students were divided into two groups: having exercise habits n51, defined as engaging in moderate-intensity exercise at least three times per week, and not having exercise habits n51. Foot biomechanics were assessed using navicular drop ND, metatarsal width, hallux valgus angle, and subtalar angle. Foot function was evaluated using the Foot Function Index FFI. Demographic characteristics were similar between the groups p0.05. The right-side ND was significantly lower in the regular exercise group p0.030. No significant differences were observed in other biomechanical measurements or FFI scores p0.05. The ND is lower in university students with exercise habits; however, no difference was found between the groups in other foot biomechanical measurements and foot function. Regular exercise promotes navicular height in young individuals, but further studies are needed to demonstrate its effects on foot biomechanics.

 The foot, a complex structure for the human skeleton, plays a crucial role in providing contact with the ground and facilitating walking. The impact of regular exercise on foot biomechanics and function in young adults remains unclear. This study aims to compare foot biomechanics and function in university students who engage in regular exercise habits with those who do not. A total of 102 students were divided into two groups: having exercise habits n51, defined as engaging in moderate-intensity exercise at least three times per week, and not having exercise habits n51. Foot biomechanics were assessed using navicular drop ND, metatarsal width, hallux valgus angle, and subtalar angle. Foot function was evaluated using the Foot Function Index FFI. Demographic characteristics were similar between the groups p0.05. The right-side ND was significantly lower in the regular exercise group p0.030. No significant differences were observed in other biomechanical measurements or FFI scores p0.05. The ND is lower in university students with exercise habits; however, no difference was found between the groups in other foot biomechanical measurements and foot function. Regular exercise promotes navicular height in young individuals, but further studies are needed to demonstrate its effects on foot biomechanics.

 İnsan iskeletinin en karmaşık yapılarından biri olan ayak, yere temas sağlayan ve yürümeyi sağlayan çok önemli bir organdır. Düzenli egzersiz alışkanlığının sayısız fizyolojik faydası olduğu bilinmesine rağmen gençlerde ayak biyomekaniği ve fonksiyonu üzerine etkisi net değildir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, düzenli egzersiz alışkanlığı olan ve olmayan üniversite öğrencilerinde ayak biyomekaniğini ve fonksiyonunu karşılaştırmaktır. Çalışmaya 102 üniversite öğrencisi katılmış ve iki gruba ayrılmıştır. Haftada en az 3 kez orta yoğunlukta egzersiz yapan öğrencilerin düzenli egzersiz alışkanlığı olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ayak biyomekaniğini değerlendirmek için naviküler düşüklük, metatars genişliği, halluks valgus açısı ve subtalar açı kullanılmış ve ayak fonksiyonu ayak fonksiyon indeksi FFI ile değerlendirilmiştir. Grupların demografik özellikleri benzerdir p0,05. Naviküler düşüklük sağ tarafta düzenli egzersiz grubunda daha düşüktü p0,030. Diğer ayak değerlendirmelerinde ve FFIde anlamlı bir fark yoktur p0,05. Çalışma, düzenli egzersiz alışkanlığı olan ve olmayan üniversite öğrencilerinde ayak biyomekaniğini ve işlevini araştıran ilk çalışmadır. Üniversite öğrencileri, sağlığı geliştiren düzenli egzersizin faydaları konusunda eğitilmeli ve uzun vadeli egzersiz alışkanlıklarını teşvik eden programlara katılmaya teşvik edilmelidir.

Article Details

COMPARISON OF FOOT BIOMECHANICS AND FUNCTIONS IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS WITH AND WITHOUT REGULAR EXERCISE HABITS

Authors:

Kader Eldemir | Sefa Eldemir | Ayşenur Canan Benli | Mustafa Oğuz Kethüdaoğlu

Publisher:

Inonu University

Main Topics:

Egzersiz ve Spor Bilimleri (Diğer)

Journal:

İnönü Üniversitesi Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksek Okulu Dergisi Vol.13 Issue 2, pp.428-440

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001350665

pISSN:

2147-7892

Biomechanic

Exercise

Foot Deformities

Physical Activity

StudentsAyak biyomekaniği

Ayak fonksiyonu

Egzersiz

Fiziksel aktivite

Üniversite öğrencileri.

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Article Details

Authors: Kader Eldemir | Sefa Eldemir | Ayşenur Canan Benli | Mustafa Oğuz Kethüdaoğlu

Publisher: Inonu University

Main Topics: Egzersiz ve Spor Bilimleri (Diğer)

Journal: İnönü Üniversitesi Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksek Okulu Dergisi Vol.13 Issue 2, pp.428-440

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 6/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001350665

pISSN: 2147-7892

Issues

Authors:

Kader Eldemir | Sefa Eldemir | Ayşenur Canan Benli | Mustafa Oğuz Kethüdaoğlu

Publisher:

Inonu University

Main Topics:

Egzersiz ve Spor Bilimleri (Diğer)

Journal:

İnönü Üniversitesi Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksek Okulu Dergisi Vol.13 Issue 2, pp.428-440

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001350665

pISSN:

2147-7892