Spatiotemporal and kinematic gait changes in flexible flatfoot: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: Foot postural alignment is linked to changes in gait patterns. This review aimed to compare spatiotemporal and kinematic parameters of the lower extremities in individuals with and without flexible flatfoot.

Methods: Under PRISMA guidelines, a systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted by searching PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases for original and peer-reviewed articles with selected keywords from inception to November 2024.