Limitations of the study

This study had several limitations. This study was primarily limited due to its small sample size.
We cannot deduce immediately that pes planus can really affect the gluteus medius muscle. A total of
49 participants were required to have at least 80% power of the study but only 30 participants were
included. Also, due to this, the snowball technique was used rather than the random sampling, hence,
making the study weaker. It would be better if the selection of participants were randomized. Also, the
researchers faced a dilemma in completing the study in time. An earlier start in data collection could
have increased the time needed to survey more participants. Also, the time available to investigate our
research problem and to measure the data within our participants is constrained by the due date of our
assignment. Also, this study lacks prior research and studies to support our research problem. There are
limited articles about our study but the results were dabatable due to, again, lack of prior research study
about our topic.

Recommendation of the Study

The authors recommend to increase the sample size of the study to make it generalizable. Also,
in selection of the sample, it is recommended to specify the kind of pes planus (rigid or flexible).
Randomization of participants is also recommended to make the study more reliable and specific. Other
conditions such as leg length discrepancy, scoliosis and other orthopaedic conditions must be excluded
to be able to get a more accurate result. Randomization of participants is also recommended to make
the study more reliable and specific. Other diagnostic tools in measuring strength of the gluteus medius
muscle must also be take in to consideration such as electromyogram. Further research about this topic
is highly recommended by the authors to see if there really is a correlation between pes planus and
gluteus medius.