Relación entre el arco plantar y el síndrome de dolor patelofemoral en docentes de la Unidad Educativa de la Asunción.

Abstract

Introduction: Patellofemoral pain syndrome is characterized by peripatellar and retropatellar pain that may increase during activities such as going up and down the stairs, sports and some other where the knee is subjected to stress. Its etiology is varied and is associated with intrinsic factors such as muscle weakness, patellar instability and foot pronation, among others. Objective: To determine the association between foot arch variations and patellofemoral pain syndrome in teachers at Unidad Educativa de la Asunción. Materials and Methods: This is a correlational study with a non-experimental cross-sectional design. We collected data from 69 teachers on gender, age, body mass index, years of work, and hours spent standing during work. Knee function was assessed using the Kujala scale, the single leq squat and forward step-down test. Quadriceps, gluteus maximus and abductor muscle strength was assessed using Daniels’ muscle testing; pain was assessed using the visual analogue scale; and the plantar footprint using the Hernández-Corvo method. Results: The prevalence of patellofemoral syndrome was 26.1%. The most common arch type was normal, followed by high arch and flat foot, which was the least common. There was no association between patellofemoral pain and foot arch variations in the left limb (p=0,136) or in the right limb (0=0,680). Conclusion: Foot arch variations alone do not represent a risk factor for the development of patellofemoral pain syndrome.