Modern trends in the study of the condition of the human foot: an analysis of scientific and methodological literature

The study of the structure and functions of the human foot at various stages of ontogenesis is the basis for the timely detection of its disorders and the implementation of a system of corrective and preventive measures. The systematization of existing experience will help clarify the range of unresolved issues in this scientific field. The aim of the work is to analyze modern trends in the study of the condition of the feet of individuals of different ages based on data from scientific and methodological literature. Research methods: the method of analyzing scientific and methodological literature, systematization, and generalization. Research results: modern directions in the study of the human foot have different methodological foundations for research. Alongside methods of operational control of the structure and functions of the foot, which are based on widely accessible research methods, modern hardware and software are increasingly being used to implement forms of in-depth control. Among researchers, comprehensive diagnostic systems have gained popularity, allowing for the assessment of the structure and functions of the foot in both static and dynamic measurements (in a stationary state and during the performance of movement activities).