Characterization of Foot Arch among Male Office Workers in Selangor

Shaliza Mohd Shariff; Nur Afini Raubel; Norazmi Shahlal; Muhamad Zharin Hariz Mat Mazelan

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI17.5439

Authors

Shaliza Mohd Shariff Fashion Design Department, College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Nur Afini Raubel Fashion Design Department, College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Norazmi Shahlal Industrial Design Department, College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Muhamad Zharin Hariz Mat Mazelan Fashion Design Department, College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI17.5439

Keywords:

Foot arch, Harris-imprint, Male, Office workers

Abstract

This study aims to identify the type of foot arch among male office workers in Selangor. A total of 100 participants aged 20 to 50 years participated. The arches were determined using the Harris-imprint index parameter. Analysis showed that normal arch 71% (n=71) 0.23 (±0.09), high arch (28%) 0.18 (±0.10), and flat arch (1%). Additionally, 55% (p<0.001; or 4.850) experienced discomfort with the shoe insoles, while 36% (n=36) had the same pair for the left and right foot, and 64% (n=64) had different pairs of foot arches. Findings revealed a different foot arch between their left and right feet.

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