Influence of Foot Types on Collegiate Athletes

Structural Foot Types and Their Influence on Core Strength and Athletic Performance in Collegiate Athletes

The purpose of the study is to assess whether high or low arch foot types influence the overall performance of the athlete.

After meeting the eligibility criteria for the study, university athletes have their general athletic condition variables evaluated in the laboratory and in the field. Subsequently, athletes with high and low arches perform 12-week foot muscle strengthening exercises to re-evaluate the variables in both athletes with high and low arch types who performed the strengthening exercises, as well as those with neutral arch who did not perform the exercises.

Inclusion Criteria:

• University athletes with 4 years of continuous training
• high foot
• low foot.
• Neutral foot

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any pain
• active injuries
• biomechanical alteration in their lower extremities.
• Spine disorders
• Spine surgery
• abdominal surgery,
• neural or vestibular disease
• arthritis of the lower extremities
• used of alcohol, sedatives, pain relievers, cold medication, or stimulants in the last year
• rigid pronated foot