Mohamed, Sara Hassan Kamal creator author. Youssef, Enas Fawzy supervisor. Faggal, Mona Selim supervisor. Ibrahim, Mona Mohamed supervisor. Cairo University Faculty of Physical Therapy. text theses Academic theses ua 2021 monographic eng

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xi, 74 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm. Objective: To determine the prevalence of calf muscle tightness in asymptomatic flat foot subjects. Methods: One hundred and seventy five asymptomatic flat foot subjects (male and female) their age ranging from 20-40 years participated in the study. Gastrocnemius and Soleus muscle tightness was assessed through measuring ankle dorsiflexion range of motion by using fluid-filled bubble inclinometer from two positions sitting straight knee for gastrocnemius muscle testing and prone bent knee for soleus muscle testing. Results: The prevalence of gastrocnemius tightness was 76.6% with 95% CI of 69.76-82.23%. The prevalence of soleus tightness was 15.42% with 95% CI of 10.82-21.51%. The prevalence of gastrocnemius and soleus tightness in female subjects was significantly higher compared with males (p < 0.01). Conclusion: Asymptomatic flat foot deformity is associated with gastrocnemius muscle tightness and a higher prevalence of gastrocnemius and soleus tightness was found in female subjects compared with males. specialized By Sara Hassan Kamal Mohamed ; supervisors Enas Fawzy Youssef, Mona Selim Faggal, Mona Mohamed Ibrahim. Supervisors: Enas Fawzy Youssef, Mona Selim Faggal, Mona Mohamed Ibrahim. Thesis (M.Sc.)-Cairo university, Faculty of Physical Therapy, 2021. Includes bibliographical references. Flatfoot Flatfoot Complications Calf muscles Physiology Muscle contractures Gastrocnemius muscle Ankle Range of motion Physical therapy 616.74 M.S.P EG-CaUEC 260816 20260816135258.0 eng