Objective: This study was conducted to determine the effects of participation in sports on the structural deformities of the foot. Methods: A total of 2013 athletes (1301 males, 712 females) who had regularly participated in sports for a minimum of three years were included in the study. Screening of the sole was performed using a podoscope as it is a reliable and practical device. The structure of the sole was evaluated with the highly valid Staheli index. Results: A significant relationship was detected between the ages of the athletes, years in sport, branch of sports variables and the prevalence of flat foot. However, no significant relationship was found between the athletes’ gender and the prevalence of flat foot. Conclusion: It is thought that the training regimes, the floor on which the sports is performed and the shoes used in sports had effects on flat foot deformity. Based on our results, we assert that redesigning the competition shoes and using sports shoes with arch support during warm-ups, running and other sportive and educational drills outside the routine activities of the sports branch may be beneficial for foot health.

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运动鞋对平足的影响

目的：进行这项研究以确定参加运动对脚的结构畸形的影响。方法：本研究纳入了2013年定期参加运动至少三年的运动员（男1301名，女712名）。鞋底的筛查是使用脚镜进行的，因为它是一种可靠且实用的设备。通过高度有效的Staheli指数评估了鞋底的结构。结果：检测到运动员的年龄，从事运动的年限，运动变量的分支与扁平足的患病率之间存在显着的关系。然而，在运动员的性别和扁平足患病率之间没有发现显着的关系。结论：认为培训制度，进行运动的地板以及运动中使用的鞋子都会影响扁平足的畸形。根据我们的结果，我们认为在体育分支机构的日常活动之外进行的热身，跑步和其他体育锻炼和教育训练期间，重新设计比赛鞋并在足弓支撑下使用运动鞋可能对脚部健康有益。