Factors affecting foot arch development in Northern Ethiopia
Objectives: Bones of the foot form longitudinal and transverse arches which absorb and distribute downward forces from the body during standing and moving on different surfaces. The medial longitudinal arch is the longest, highest and most important in static position and moving. Studies classify the medial longitudinal arch as high, normal, and flat. This study was designed to determine the factors that affect the development of the medial longitudinal foot arch.
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