PENGARUH SHORT FOOT EXERCISE TERHADAP ARCUS LONGITUDINAL MEDIAL PADA PENDERITA FLAT FOOT ANAK USIA 10-12 TAHUN DI SDN 101899 LUBUK PAKAM

The prevalence of flat feet globally is 15.7%, spread across several places, namely 20.8% in Bogota and 7.9% in Barranquilla. The prevalence of flat feet in elementary school children in Tehran is 74%. In Surakarta City, around 27.5% of children aged 6 to 12 years experience flat feet.One of the most
important parts of the human body is the foot. Incorrect use of the foot can cause problems when walking and even affect health. The arch of the foot plays a role in withstanding pressure when impacted and is useful for stability both in standing and moving positions. Abnormalities related to the foot, such as problems with the inner arch of the foot, valgus deformity in the heel, and forefoot outflow are signs of flat feet. Purpose: Short Foot Exercise is an exercise that uses the natural muscles of the foot to pull the metatarsal head toward the heel, creating a dome shaped arch, shortening the length of the foot, and actively forming a longitudinal arch.