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Correlation Between Foot Arch Height and Ankle Mobility Among Undergraduate Students

Abstract

The study examines the correlation between foot arch height and ankle mobility among undergraduate students. Foot arch height is an important structural characteristic of the foot that contributes to weight distribution, shock absorption, and efficient movement, while ankle mobility is essential for walking, balance, posture, and lower limb function. Understanding the relationship between these characteristics may provide useful information on the structural and functional features of the foot and ankle among young adults. The study will specifically determine the foot arch height of undergraduate students and assess their ankle mobility through selected standardized movements. Foot arch height will be measured using appropriate standardized foot anthropometric landmarks and procedures, while ankle mobility will be assessed through relevant range-of-motion measurements. The study will also determine the strength and direction of the correlation between foot arch height and ankle mobility among the participants. A cross-sectional descriptive research design will be adopted for the study. Undergraduate students will be selected using an appropriate sampling technique, and relevant demographic information will be obtained. Foot arch height will be assessed using standardized anthropometric procedures, while ankle mobility will be measured using an appropriate goniometric or range-of-motion technique. The collected data will be analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, while correlation analysis will be employed to determine the relationship between foot arch height and ankle mobility. The study is expected to reveal variations in foot arch height and ankle mobility among the participating undergraduate students. It is also expected to determine whether a significant correlation exists between foot arch height and the measured aspects of ankle movement. The findings will provide information on the association between foot structure and ankle mobility without implying that differences in foot arch height directly cause changes in ankle mobility. The findings will be useful to anatomists, physiotherapists, podiatrists, sports scientists, physical educators, orthopaedic professionals, and researchers interested in foot and ankle anatomy and function. The study may provide baseline information that can support the understanding of normal variations in foot arch structure and ankle mobility and may contribute to future investigations involving lower limb biomechanics, balance, gait, and functional assessment. The study will conclude by establishing the observed correlation between foot arch height and ankle mobility among undergraduate students. It is expected to recommend the use of standardized foot anthropometric and range-of-motion procedures in similar investigations and encourage further research involving larger and more diverse populations to provide broader information on the relationship between foot morphology and ankle function.

Keywords: Foot arch height, ankle mobility, foot arch, ankle joint, foot morphology, lower limb, anthropometry, undergraduate students, young adults, range of motion, ankle movement, foot structure, biomechanics, joint mobility, functional assessment.