Reliability of the Arch Height Index as a Measure of Foot Structure in Children. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • PURPOSE: To determine the intrarater and interrater reliability of the arch height index (AHI) in children developing typically. The AHI is tested with a device that measures foot structure. METHODS: Thirty children, ages 6 to 12 years, participated for a total of n = 60 feet. The AHI measurements were taken by 2 investigators in sitting and standing and repeated twice by each investigator in a single visit. Intrarater and interrater reliabilities were determined using intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) (2,1) statistical analysis. RESULTS: The mean age was 9.61 ± 1.96 years. The intrarater and interrater reliability had an ICC 0.76 or more in both sitting and standing. The average AHI value was 0.36 ± 0.02 in sitting and 0.32 ± 0.02 in standing. CONCLUSIONS: Pediatric therapists, physicians, and orthotists should consider using the AHI as an objective measure to be used for research, to assess foot structure, monitor change over time, and assist with treatment planning in children.

publication date

  • January 1, 2017

Research

keywords

  • Flatfoot
  • Physical Therapy Modalities

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85007496283

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1097/PEP.0000000000000337

PubMed ID

  • 27984478

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 29

issue

  • 1