## 4 Discussion
A possible explanation for our results could be the proposal by [PERSON] et al. that supinated feet may have a lower impact absorption capacity and functional demand compared to pronated feet, resulting in a lower need for muscular strength to maintain control during gait [36]. These findings suggest that foot biomechanics and functional adaptations vary with alignment type, highlightingthe importance of adjusting interventions and evaluations based on the specific foot profile to improve function and prevent future problems. The absence of significant differences in motor function tests according to the foot type presented by the children is an unexpected finding, as notable variations were anticipated based on foot type. This result suggests that the impact of foot type on motor function may be less pronounced than expected. This could be due to compensatory mechanisms developed by the children, individual variability in motor skills, or the limited sensitivity of the tests used [37]. The lack of significant findings underscores the need to consider other factors affecting motor function and suggests that future studies could explore more specific tests and a more comprehensive approach to better understand the relationship between foot type and motor function. In the literature, baropodometric analysis in the pediatric population has been under-researched. In our analysis of baropodometric variables, both static and dynamic, we found interesting patterns although not statistically significant for most variables. A higher FPI is associated with an increase in the Fick angle and prolonged times in each gait phase. This finding suggests that more pronated feet may experience greater range of motion and longer times in each gait phase due to necessary adaptations to control pronation [38]. In terms of stability, we observed that children aged 5 to 7 years with more pronated feet have less stability, reflecting the difficulty in maintaining balance in a more pronated posture. However, this trend reverses in children aged 8 to 10 years with greater pronation, who show greater stability. This could indicate that, over time, children develop compensatory skills that improve their stability despite continued pronation. Conversely, in children aged 8 to 10 years with supinated feet, the gait phases are shorter, and stability decreases. This may suggest that increased foot supination leads to less efficient weight distribution and a more rigid gait pattern, negatively affecting stability. Following the line of other published articles [39; 40], although the results are not statistically significant, the observed patterns suggest that foot type (pronated or supinated) and age can influence gait dynamics and stability. Finally, our study found a prevalence of FF of 29.9%, using a cut-off point of 6 in the RCSP [20]. This finding reveals that although flat feet tend to correct with age, there is still a significant proportion of children aged 7 to 10 years with this condition. This situation is concerning because if flat feet are not properly treated during childhood, it could lead to a series of orthopedic and functional problems in adulthood [41; 42]. It is important to address this issue, as it is known that untreated flat feet can result in problems such as foot pain, malformations in other parts of the body, and gait alterations that can affect quality of life over time [43]. The persistence of a considerable percentage of children with flat feet suggests that current strategies for preventing and treating flat feet may not be sufficiently effective. This result highlights a deficiency in current prevention and treatment methods for flat feet. Despite advances in detection and diagnosis, it seems that enough measures have not yet been implemented to reduce the prevalence of this condition in the pediatric population.