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July 1, 2025BLDE University Journal of Health SciencesOpen Access

Identification of different types of foot in Indian schoolchildren: A pilot study

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RARizwan AhmedKSKamalpreet SandhuAMAyan Maity

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Pilot study identifies diverse foot types in north indian schoolchildren, suggesting improvements in footwear design.

Key Points

  • Anthropometric measurements reveal significant variations in foot types among 369 schoolchildren.
  • Statistical analysis conducted using Minitab shows the Egyptian foot type is most prevalent, at 84%.
  • Pilot study employing a 3D foot scanner provides high precision, measuring foot length and width accurately.
  • Findings emphasize the need for human factors considerations in footwear design for improved fitment.

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Ahmed et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69255726c0ce034ddc35a3f4https://doi.org/10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_102_24
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