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Table 2 Clinical Assessment of Pes Planus

From: Symptomatic pes planus in children: a synthesis of allied health professional practices

Assessment

Profession (%)

Odds ratio

Pod

PT

Orth

Pod versus Orth

Pod versus PT

PT versus Orth

FPI-6

62.5

9.1

33.3

1.9

6.9

0.3

Standing tip-toe

62.5

51.5

66.7

0.9

1.2

0.8

Neurological tests

50.0

27.3

–

 

1.8

 

Joint range of movement

68.8

36.4

83.3

0.8

1.9

0.4

History taking

31.3

12.1

16.7

1.9

2.6

0.7

Hubshur/Jacks test

37.5

33.3

–

 

1.1

 

Patient complaint

12.5

18.2

16.7

0.7

0.7

1.1

Gait analysis

18.8

21.2

16.7

1.1

0.9

1.3

X-Ray imaging

12.5

9.1

16.7

0.7

1.4

0.5

Single leg balance

31.3

6.1

50.0

0.6

5.1

0.1

Muscle power

18.8

6.1

83.3

0.2

3.1

0.1

Beighton test

12.5

3.0

–

 

4.2

 
  1. FPI-6 Foot Posture Index; PT Physiotherapist, Pod Podiatrist, Orth Orthotist