Cambios en la postura del pie tras la actividad deportiva en ciclistas de montaña masculinos: estudio piloto

Purpose

The aim of this study is to determine whether there are changes in foot posture measured with Arch Index, Foot Posture Index, Navicular Drop Test and Foot Function Index after a session of 3 h of mountain biking in men.

Methods

The sample consisted of 19 male cyclists, and the average age of participants was 42.47 ± 7.75 years. The Body Mass Index was 25,84 ± 2,17. Subjects completed the Foot Function Index, and then they were measured the Foot Posture Index and Navicular Drop Test, and ink footprints were taken to determine the Arch Index with AutoCAD^®. Then they practiced 3 h of activity on a mountain biking route. After cycling, they were remeasured the Foot Posture Index, Navicular Drop Test and ink footprints were taken for the AI.

Results

All values were higher in the post-activity, as being all of them but the Navicular Drop Test, greater on the right foot. However, only the Foot Posture Index variable presented statistically significant differences between pre- and post measures (P < .05). Also significant was the variable Arch Index pre and post only in right foot. We did not proceed to analyze data Foot Function Index, because most subjects obtained a score of 0.

Discussion

Based on the data obtained, it can be affirmed that the position of the foot sample of cyclists studied was neutral with a tendency to pronation after physical activity, as pronated legs are more capable to adapt at the sports.