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Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the one-foot balance performance in individuals with hallucus valgus (HV) with a healthy control group. Method: This study included individuals with a total of 23 asymptomatic HVs, including two men and 21 women in the age range of 20-57 (32,57±10,15 years). The control group was composed of 25 individuals between 19 and 58 years (33,36±10,53 years) of age, two men and 23 women. The position of the people's headfinger was assessed using the Manchester Scale, while the hallux angle was assessed by the gonyometer. The measurement of balance performance on one foot and the amount of postural release was assessed using Biodex Balance Systems. In order to evaluate the balance performance on one foot, the balance scores were calculated in anteroposterior, mediolateal and average scores. Also, during the tests, the standard deviation of deviations from the balance center was calculated in anteroposterior and mediolateral direction. Results: There was no significant difference between the average values of both groups, anteroposterior and mediolateral scores (p>0,05). The average values of both groups were similar to the standard deviation of deviations from the balance center in anteroposterior and mediolateral direction (p>0,05). There was no meaningful relationship between the foot finger hallucus angle and the average, anteroposterior and mediolateral score (p>0,05). While there is no relationship between the age and the balanced parameters of individuals (p>0,05), it was determined that there was a strongly variing relationship between the size, body weight and body mass index (VKI) values and the balance scores (r=0,314-0,692, p<0,05). Discussions: The results of this study show that individuals with asymptomatic HV and normal footprint position have a similar balance performance on one foot. However, the results obtained indicate that the increase in body mass in individuals causes loss in balance performance.