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A study to compare foot muscle strengthening exercises with regular exercises to see their effect on walking pattern and foot pressure in college students with flat feet

Effect of Intrinsic foot muscle strengthening versus Conventional Exercises on Plantar Pressure During Walking in Asymptomatic College Students with Flexible Flat Feet: A Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/09/094901
Enrollment
56
Registered
2025-09-16
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-10-13

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Intrinsic foot muscle exercises: 6 weeks, 3 sessions per week Control Intervention1: Conventional foot Exercises: 6 weeks, 3 sessions per week

Sponsors

Durvesh Gurap
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1 College students aged 18-25 year. 2 Students with Flexible flat feet. 3 Asymptomatic, with no history of foot pain or related musculoskeletal issues. 4 Students with Navicular Drop test positive. 5 Willing to participate in the study and adhere to the exercise regimen.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1 Individual having congenital anomalies in Lower limb. 2 Recent surgery, fracture or dislocation of lower limb. 3 Limb Length discrepancy of more than 1.5cm. 4 Presence of Corn or Calluses in foot. Use of any custom orthotic or specialized foot wear that may influence plantar pressure distribution.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Plantar Pressure distribution while walking.Timepoint: 1.Baseline 2.6weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NilTimepoint:—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Priyanka Singh

Parul Institute of Physiotherapy

priyanka.singh34667@paruluniversity.ac.in9586120583

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026