The Effect of Strengthening Ball Roll Exercise on the Static Balance and Flexibility in Children with Flatfoot at 4-6 Years
Abstract
Flatfoot is a condition in which part or all of the soles of the feet do not form an arch (longitudinal arch) as normal so that the soles of the feet appear flat and touch the ground. This condition makes the function of the soles of the feet as shock absorbers and as a support for body weight during activities, cannot work properly. This greatly affects the development of body components, including flexibility and balance. Flexibility and balance are needed when a person is active, especially at the age of 2-6 years which is a golden age in determining future growth and development. Pathology in the form of weak extrinsic muscles of the foot which makes the midtarsal joint unstable so that the foot looks pronated, besides that there is tension in the ligaments in the foot. Measurements of the wet footprint test, Clarke’s angle, Knee to Wall Test, and stork stand test. Strengthening ball roll exercises increased extrinsic muscle strength, and the application of rolling the ball can relax muscles that are experiencing tension.
Keywords: Flat Foot, Flexibility, Static Balance, Strengthening Ball Roll Exercise
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