The consistency of individual-selected versus rater-determined angle and base of gait.

Background: Several studies have reported the necessity of using a standardized foot placement to improve reliability when performing standing foot posture measurements. The intent of this study was to determine whether individuals can reliably place their feet in the same standing position after marching in place or whether the standing position must be determined by a rater observing the angle and base of gait during walking to ensure the consistency of foot placement.

Methods: Twenty individuals (12 women and 8 men; mean age, 24.

Does foot placement affect the reliability of static foot posture measurements?

Background: Previous studies have reported conflicting results on whether different foot placements in standing can affect static measurements of foot posture. We sought to determine whether three measurements of static foot posture could be consistently measured in three different foot placements while standing.

Methods: Twenty individuals, 12 women and eight men, with a mean age of 24.