Andrea Jezkova
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Andrea Jezkova has a total of 4 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Ewa Puszczalowska-Lizis
Institute of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences and Psychology, Collegium Medicum, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland
1 shared publication - Hana Kynštová
Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Studies, Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem, Sociální Péče 3652/13, 400 96 Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic
1 shared publication - Lucia Demjanovič Kendrová
University of Prešov, Prešov, Slovakia
1 shared publication - Wioletta Mikuľáková
Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Care, University of Presov, 080 01 Presov, Slovakia
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 13 October 2026
- Published by MDPI AG in Applied Sciences
- Vol. 16 (20) , 10147
Foot Morphology and Indoor Footwear Fit in Six-Year-Old Children from Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic: A Cross-Sectional Study
Background: The regions of the Visegrad Group (V4) share comparable levels of economic development and broadly similar lifestyle patterns. Nevertheless, they may differ with respect to specific indoor footwear practices (such as fit and duration of use), parental health education, and the availability and selection of children’s footwear. The aim of this study was to evaluate foot morphology and indoor footwear fit among 6-year-old children from selected regional cohorts of V4. Methods: A total of 300 children (150 girls and 150 boys) aged 6, attending preschools in Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, were included in the study. Foot morphology was assessed using the CQ-ST podoscope, and footwear fit was evaluated using the Clevermess device. Statistical analyses were performed using one-way ANOVA or the Kruskal–Wallis test for continuous variables, and the Pearson chi-square test for categorical data. Results: Clarke’s angle was higher in Slovak girls than in their Polish (MD range: 9.28–10.92°, 95% CI: 5.45–14.88°) and Czech peers (MD: 6.68–6.92°, 95% CI: 3.31–10.32°), while Polish girls exhibited a higher heel angle than Slovak girls (MD: 1.30–1.60°, 95% CI: 0.18–2.41°). Among boys, Clarke’s angle was lowest in Poland (vs. Slovakia MD: 15.64–16.04°, 95% CI: 11.44–20.35°; vs. Czech Republic MD: 9.64–11.02°, 95% CI: 5.57–15.11°) and higher in Slovak than their Czech peers (right foot MD: 6.00°, 95% CI: 2.19–9.81°). Similar to girls, Polish boys showed a higher γ angle than Slovak boys (MD: 2.16–2.44°, 95% CI: 1.28–3.29°). Conclusions: In this sample, foot morphology and footwear fit variations presented as descriptive trends among boys and girls from specific cohorts in Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. These exploratory observations suggest that regional, subgroup-specific characteristics, as well as specific indoor footwear factors (including material and footwear types, current fit, and duration of use), should be considered with caution when promoting proper shoe fitting during early childhood.
- 13 October 2026
- Published by MDPI AG in Applied Sciences
- Vol. 16 (20) , 10147
Open AccessFoot Morphology and Indoor Footwear Fit in Six-Year-Old Children from Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic: A Cross-Sectional Study
Background: The regions of the Visegrad Group (V4) share comparable levels of economic development and broadly similar lifestyle patterns. Nevertheless, they may differ with respect to specific indoor footwear practices (such as fit and duration of use), parental health education, and the availability and selection of children’s footwear. The aim of this study was to evaluate foot morphology and indoor footwear fit among 6-year-old children from selected regional cohorts of V4. Methods: A total of 300 children (150 girls and 150 boys) aged 6, attending preschools in Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, were included in the study. Foot morphology was assessed using the CQ-ST podoscope, and footwear fit was evaluated using the Clevermess device. Statistical analyses were performed using one-way ANOVA or the Kruskal–Wallis test for continuous variables, and the Pearson chi-square test for categorical data. Results: Clarke’s angle was higher in Slovak girls than in their Polish (MD range: 9.28–10.92°, 95% CI: 5.45–14.88°) and Czech peers (MD: 6.68–6.92°, 95% CI: 3.31–10.32°), while Polish girls exhibited a higher heel angle than Slovak girls (MD: 1.30–1.60°, 95% CI: 0.18–2.41°). Among boys, Clarke’s angle was lowest in Poland (vs. Slovakia MD: 15.64–16.04°, 95% CI: 11.44–20.35°; vs. Czech Republic MD: 9.64–11.02°, 95% CI: 5.57–15.11°) and higher in Slovak than their Czech peers (right foot MD: 6.00°, 95% CI: 2.19–9.81°). Similar to girls, Polish boys showed a higher γ angle than Slovak boys (MD: 2.16–2.44°, 95% CI: 1.28–3.29°). Conclusions: In this sample, foot morphology and footwear fit variations presented as descriptive trends among boys and girls from specific cohorts in Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. These exploratory observations suggest that regional, subgroup-specific characteristics, as well as specific indoor footwear factors (including material and footwear types, current fit, and duration of use), should be considered with caution when promoting proper shoe fitting during early childhood.