Small Feet, Big Problem: Is Our Children’s Foot Health in Serbia Truly Healthy?
Lazar Ignjatović | 4-minute read
Following our successful campaign in Pirot and Dimitrovgrad, where we collected and analyzed 1,338 footprints, it is time to share the truth about the condition of our children’s feet. The goal of this research wasn’t just statistics, but an answer to a key question: How many children actually walk correctly?
The data we received is alarming and requires the immediate attention of parents, educators, and specialists.
Methodology: A Fusion of Medicine and AI Technology
Each of the 1,338 prints underwent rigorous verification. Children used specialized tools that leave a precise print, similar to what you can now do at home using our app.
To ensure maximum accuracy, medical specialists from the Tiršova Institute personally reviewed, labeled, and graded every print. Their expert assessment is the foundation upon which we built our analysis.
Professional validation: Every result is confirmed by clinical experts.
Results: What Do the Numbers Tell Us?
The analysis of individual footprints revealed a wide spectrum of conditions. The largest percentage of children fall into the “regular” or “borderline” zones, meaning prevention is key right now.
| Category (Arch) | Percentage | Status and Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| High Arch (0) | 1.7% | Consultation with a doctor is required. |
| Healthy (0.1-25) | 7.4% | Excellent foot condition. |
| Regular (25.1-40) | 35.3% | Good, with regular physical activity. |
| Borderline Healthy (40.1-45) | 17.6% | Preventive exercises are recommended. |
| Borderline Flat (45.1-50) | 12.1% | Consider exercises to prevent worsening. |
| Flat (50.1-60) | 12.6% | Noticeable flatness; targeted exercises recommended. |
| Severely Flat (60.1-100) | 12.5% | Appropriate program and professional advice needed. |
Visual overview of general health: More than half of the children require attention or preventive measures.
Devastating Statistics at the Child Level
When we observe each child as a whole (both feet), asymmetry and the frequency of deformities become even clearer:
- 31.66% of children have completely healthy feet.
- 25.58% of children are in the borderline range (at risk of deformity).
- 42.76% of children have diagnosed flat feet.
Conclusion: Less than one-third of children have healthy feet. This is a clear signal that we must stop waiting for the problem to “pass on its own.”
How to Check Your Child’s Feet?
Our mission at ArchFix is to change these percentages for the better. The field action is over, but our technology is now available to everyone via the app.
Parents whose children participated in the action have already become our beta users with a free annual license. If your child wasn’t part of the action, don’t worry—the doors of ArchFix are open to everyone.
Your Next Step:
Don’t wait for a systematic check-up. You can perform an analysis immediately:
- Make a home print: Follow the simple instructions on our website.
- Get an instant analysis: Our AI model, trained on 1,338 prints from Tiršova, will tell you the condition of your child’s feet.
- Start the change: Get access to personalized exercises that strengthen feet and improve posture.
👉 Start digital foot analysis on the Archfix platform
Working together to create a healthier future for our children.
Thank you for being with us on this journey. Every new print is a step closer to the goal—a generation that walks safely and healthily.