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The Relationship Between Occupational Conditions and Foot Arch Morphology in Industrial Workers

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between occupational conditions and foot morphology in industrial workers.Objects: A total of 118 workers from Cheonan and South Korea were recruited through a manufacturing plant for participation in this study.Methods: Musculoskeletal findings were evaluated by musculoskeletal symptoms disease questionnaire.We measured foot structure and foot plantar pressure-based variables using the Arch Finder System.Pearson's correlation analysis was used to investigate statistical examination.Results: Longer years of service revealed a weak negative correlation with foot width, medial arch height, and metatarsal width; workers with foot pain and laborious positions record high values of plantar pressure than those in office positions.Furthermore, strong bilateral correlations were observed between the foot morphological structure parameters of participants (r = 0.796-0.890).Conclusion: Occupational conditions, particularly duty duration and job type, influence plantar pressure and foot structure.Plantar pressure assessment may aid in the early identification and prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders.Industrial workers are continuously subjected to stress on the feet and ankles due to repetitive tasks and long hours of standing [7].Clinically, one study reported that foot and calf pain followed closely after low back pain in prevalence [8].Although

Source: Physical Therapy Korea

DOI: 10.12674/ptk.2025.32.2.136

Authors: Ji-woo Choi, Tae-lim Yoon

Institution: Cheongju University

Language: English

Topic: Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $230