Visual categorisation of the arch index: a simplified measure of foot posture in older people.

The article offers information on the research conducted by the authors related to visual categorization of the arch index (AI), a method of measuring foot posture in older people. It states that develop and evaluate a simple visual tool for foot posture assessment based on the AI that could be used in clinical and research settings It highlights that foot posture is considered to be an important component of musculoskeletal assessment in clinical practice and research. It mentions that variations in foot posture have been found to influence lower limb gait kinematics, muscle activity, balance and functional ability and predisposition to overuse injury.