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The foot is an important element of the locomotor apparatus and performs a number of functions in our body. Abnormalities in its shape can affect everyday functioning. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to the proper development of the feet in children. The aim of the study was to assess the dynamics of changes in selected parameters of foot development in younger children of school age. The study involved 70 children. The observations were conducted twice in the same children, aged 5 and 9 years. Their feet were examined using a podoscope. Clarke's method was used to assess the longitudinal arch of the feet, and the Wejsflog length-width index for assessing the transverse arch. In addition, parameters such as the length and width of the foot, the position of the big toe, the little toe and the back of the heel were analysed. Longer and wider feet were characteristic of boys. As the children became older, the longitudinal arch of the feet fell, while only girls showed a slight improvement in the lateral arch of the foot. There was a high rate of flat feet. The children examined, who were aged 5 and 9 years, had a correctly positioned toe and heel, while there was varus of the little toe. The length-width dimensions of the feet changed significantly over time. Girls and boys differed significantly in the values of the Clarke's angle defining the longitudinal arch of the feet, while no significant differences in the lateral arch of the feet were noted. With age, there was no change in the position of the toe, toe and heel.

DYNAMICS OF CHANGES IN SELECTED PARAMETERS OF FOOT ARCHING IN CHILDREN BETWEEN 5 AND 9 YEARS OLD