Foot Posture Index (FPI-6)

Foot Posture Index (Redmond 2006): 6 observations each -2 to +2 totaling -12 to +12; +6 to +9 pronated, -1 to -4 supinated.

Open the calculator → Runs in your browser. Data leaves only if you deliberately send a problem report from the interactive tool.

Example

Talar-head palpation
1
Supra/infra-lateral malleolar curvature
1
Calcaneal inversion/eversion
1
Talonavicular bulge
1
Medial-arch congruence
1
Forefoot abduction/adduction
1

Result: Foot Posture Index 6 — pronated (+6 to +9).

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What the result means

0 to +5
Normal.
+6 to +9 / >= +10
Pronated / highly pronated.
-1 to -4 / <= -5
Supinated / highly supinated (6 observations each -2..+2). A posture index, not a diagnosis.

What you enter

  • Talar-head palpation
  • Supra/infra-lateral malleolar curvature
  • Calcaneal inversion/eversion
  • Talonavicular bulge
  • Medial-arch congruence
  • Forefoot abduction/adduction
How this is calculated

Redmond AC, Crosbie J, Ouvrier RA. Development and validation of a novel rating system for scoring standing foot posture: the Foot Posture Index. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2006;21(1):89-98. Read the source ↗

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