Correlation Between Low Back Pain and Foot Posture Deviations in School Teachers of Navsari

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 16 | Issue : 02 | Page :
By

Amit S. Patel (PT),

Krishna Mistry (PT),

Lobena M. Kaliya,

Daxesh S. Panchal,

Abhishek H. Yadav,

Harshvardhan S. Jaiswal,

  1. I/C Principal, Department of Physiotherapy, M. B. Gohil Institute of Medical Science and Research, Center, College of Physiotherapy, Navsari, Gujarat, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, M. B. Gohil Institute of Medical Science and Research, Center, College of Physiotherapy, Navsari, Gujarat, India
  3. Student, Department of Physiotherapy, M. B. Gohil Institute of Medical Science and Research, Center, College of Physiotherapy, Navsari, Gujarat, India
  4. Student, Department of Physiotherapy, M. B. Gohil Institute of Medical Science and Research, Center, College of Physiotherapy, Navsari, Gujarat, India
  5. Student, Department of Physiotherapy, M. B. Gohil Institute of Medical Science and Research, Center, College of Physiotherapy, Navsari, Gujarat, India
  6. Student, Department of Physiotherapy, M. B. Gohil Institute of Medical Science and Research, Center, College of Physiotherapy, Navsari, Gujarat, India

Abstract

BACKGROUND Low back pain is the condition that significantly impacts daily life and professional activities, particularly in occupation requires prolonged standing or movements, such as teaching. The aim of the study is to find the correlation between low back pain and foot posture deviations in school teaches of Navsari. The Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale (QBPDS) is a 20-item self- administered instrument designed to assess the level of functional disability in individuals with back pain. Foot Posture Index (FPI) is a diagnostic clinical tool aimed at quantifying the degree to which a foot can be considered to be pronated, supinated, neutral position. The Navicular Drop Test (NDT) is a clinical assessment that measures the amount of navicular bone movement (drop) when the foot transitions from a neutral position to a relaxed weight-bearing position. OBJECTIVE The aim of the study is to evaluate the correlation between low back pain and foot posture deviations in school teachers of Navsari METHOD This study was conducted with 76 school teachers of age group 25-50 using convenient sampling method, according to inclusion and exclusion criteria 76 school teachers were included in the study. The study was conducted over the period of 6 months. The Outcome Measures were used are QBPDS, FPI and NDT. Correlation test was performed to analyze the correlation. RESULT Correlation coefficient of low back pain and pronated foot is p<.oo1, the correlation of low back pain and supinated foot is p=0.036, coefficient correlation of low back pain and NDT is p <0.001 CONCLUSION This study indicates moderate positive correlation according to Quebec and pronation + Quebec and supination + Quebec and normal feet + Quebec and navicular drop test

Keywords: Low Back Pain, Foot Posture Deviations, School Teachers, Foot Posture Index (FPI), Navicular Drop Test (NDT), Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale (QBPDS)

[This article belongs to Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions ]

How to cite this article: Amit S. Patel (PT), Krishna Mistry (PT), Lobena M. Kaliya, Daxesh S. Panchal, Abhishek H. Yadav, Harshvardhan S. Jaiswal. Correlation Between Low Back Pain and Foot Posture Deviations in School Teachers of Navsari. Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions. 2026; 16(02):-.
How to cite this URL: Amit S. Patel (PT), Krishna Mistry (PT), Lobena M. Kaliya, Daxesh S. Panchal, Abhishek H. Yadav, Harshvardhan S. Jaiswal. Correlation Between Low Back Pain and Foot Posture Deviations in School Teachers of Navsari. Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions. 2026; 16(02):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjohp/article=2026/view=253247

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Regular Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 16
Issue 02
Received 05/05/2026
Accepted 21/05/2026
Published 24/08/2026
Publication Time 111 Days

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