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Aim: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between body mass index and pes planus, balance, quality of life, and pain in sedentary female and male. Material and Methods: A total of 82 sedentary volunteers (39 men, 43 women) between the ages of 18-30 participated in our study. Physical activity levels of the participants were evaluated with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, and body mass index was calculated. Pes planus was performed with Navicular Drop Test (NDT) for both feet. Static balance measurement was performed with Stand on One Foot test, and dynamic balance measurement was performed with Four Step Square and Timed Up-Go tests. The Short Form-36 (SF-36) scale was used to assess the quality of life, and the pain assessment was made with Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Results: BMI was positively correlated with age, weight, NDT, Dynamic Balance-Timed Up and Go test, while negatively correlated with Static Balance, SF-36-Physical function, and SF-36-General health scores. NDT-right foot measurement was found to be higher in men as well as height, weight, and BMI. In the grouping made according to the NDT classification, it was seen that the participants with pes planus had higher weight, BMI, and VAS (severe) measurements, and their static and dynamic balance was worse. Conclusion: Our findings show that body mass index is correlated with pes planus, body balance, and quality of life in sedentary young-adults, and also indicate that pes planus negatively affects the static and dynamic body balance.

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