Health Condition 1: M958- Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Muscle energy technique and strengthening exercise: Muscle Energy Technique (MET)- 3 times in a week, total for 4 weeks. Focusing on muscles Posterior Tibialis, Gastrocnemius, Soleus, I
Sponsors
Ankit Charan
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1 Adults aged 18 to 25 years. 2 Diagnosed with flatfoot based on clinical examination. 3 Foot Posture Index of more than 5. 4 Ability to perform exercises and follow instructions independently. 5 No history of foot or ankle surgery. 6 Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1 Presence of systemic musculoskeletal or neurological disorders affecting foot or lower limb function. 2 Patients with rigid flatfoot, a history of foot or ankle surgery. 3 Participation in other foot-related interventions example orthoses and foot exercises during the study period. 4 Acute foot pain and injury or infection from last 6 months. 5 Any condition that prevents safe participation in exercises or MET.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1 Plantar Pressure Distribution 2 Foot Function Index 3 GoniometerTimepoint: Pre Assessment- at the baseline Mid Assessment- end of the 2nd Week Post Assessment- last of the 4th Week | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| clarke angleTimepoint: Pre Assessment- at the baseline Mid Assessment- end of the 2nd week Post Assessment- last of the 4th week. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactAnkit Charan
Department Of Physiotherapy, School Of Allied Health Sciences, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies
Outcome results
None listed