RT Journal Article
T1 The resting calcaneal stance position (RCSP): an old dog, with new tricks
A1 Martinez Sebastian, Carlos
A1 Gijon Nogueron, Gabriel
A1 Ramos Petersen, Laura
A1 Molina Garcia, Cristina
A1 Sánchez Gómez, Rubén
A1 Evans, Angela M.
AB The objective of this study was to establish the accuracy of the resting calcaneal stance position (RCSP) for the assessment of flat foot (FF) in children, aligned to the validity of the foot posture index (FPI). The RCSP cut-off point was explored, in context of both FF prevalence and the relationship between FF and body weight. A total of 205 healthy children, aged 5 to 10 years, participated in a cross-sectional study. Correlation was performed between RCSP and FPI. ROC curve technique was calculated to assess differentiation between groups. A score equal to or greater than 7 on the FPI was used as the ‘gold standard’ for analysis. The correlation between FPI and RCSP was significant (r = 0.63; p < 0.01). The discrimination score on the ROC curve (6 points/degrees) shows that the model can be used to identify FF through RCSP, with a sensitivity of 67% and specificity of 85% returned.ConclusionThe results of this study indicate the role of RCSP for simple, accessible and quick screening of paediatric FF. This is especially pertinent for non-podiatric healthcare professional without specialised paediatric foot knowledge.
PB Springer Nature
SN 0340-6199
YR 2023
FD 2023-12-16
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/125761
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/125761
LA eng
NO Martinez-Sebastian, Carlos, et al. «The resting calcaneal stance position (RCSP): an old dog, with new tricks». European Journal of Pediatrics, vol. 183, n.º 3, 2024, pp. 1287-94, https://doi.org/10.1007/S00431-023-05354-W
NO Universidad Málaga CBUA
DS Docta Complutense
RD 25 feb 2026