Abstract The Italian Consensus Position Statement on Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
of Obesity in Children and Adolescents integrates and updates the previous guidelines to …

Background Flexible flat foot is a normal observation in typically developing children,
however, some children with flat feet present with pain and impaired lower limb function. The …

The ever increasing epidemics of overweight and obesity in school children may be one of
the reasons of the growing numbers of children with incorrect body posture. The purpose of …

The foot absorbs shocks with its arches, muscles, ligaments and joints, and bodyweight
transmission and it pushes the body forward during all movement patterns. Pes planus is …

Obesity is associated with various dysfunctions of the organism, including musculoskeletal
problems. In this narrative review, we aim to consider postural problems in children and …

Objectives The foot posture index (FPI) is an observational tool designed to measure the
position of the foot. The objective of this study was to establish international reference data …

Background The paediatric flatfoot is a common presentation but it is unclear whether the
condition will resolve on its own as the child gets older or whether treatment is required …

We aimed to synthesise the results of previous studies addressing the impact of overweight
and obesity on plantar pressure in children and adolescents. An electronic search of …

Abstract Background This Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement
(CPS) details metabolic, behavioral health, and disordered eating comorbidities associated …

Background Static foot assessment is commonly performed in clinical practice to classify foot
type for prescribing therapeutic interventions. Foot posture index is known to be a reliable …