2011 Relationships between the Foot Posture Index and foot kinematics during gait in individuals with and without patellofemoral pain syndrome

Description: Conclusion In both individuals with and without PFPS, there was fair to moderate association between the FPI and some parameters of dynamic foot function. Inconsistent findings between the PFPS and control groups indicate that pathology may play a role in the relationship between static foot posture and dynamic function. The fair association between pronated foot posture as indicated by the FPI and earlier peak rearfoot eversion relative to the laboratory observed exclusively in those with PFPS is consistent with the biomechanical model of PFPS development. However, prospective studies are required to determine whether this relationship is causal.
Relationships between the Foot Posture Index and foot kinematics during gait in individuals with and without patellofemoral pain syndrome Christian J Barton, Pazit Levinger, Kay M Crossley, Kate E Webster and Hylton B Menz Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2011, 4:10 (full text)