The association between foot posture and foot kinematics during slow running

Clinicians routinely assess foot posture as part of their assessment and management of foot pathologies. Flat or high arched foot postures have been linked to kinematic deviations and increased foot injuries risk. The Foot Posture Index (FPI) is a valid clinical tool used to classify feet into high arched, normal and flat foot groups and predicts foot function during walking well. Walking and running are distinct locomotion styles, and studies have not been done to correlate FPI to foot function during running. This study aims to investigate the association of FPI scores to foot kinematics during running. The results will further inform clinicians who perform static assessment of feet of individuals who are runners.