None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Multimodal Therapeutic Appoarch: The intervention was conducted over a period of 12 weeks and was divided into two phases. Phase 1 (Weeks 1 6) focused on manual therapy, during which pa
Sponsors
Dr Hemamalini M
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants of both genders aged between 20 and 30 years with a Body Mass Index (BMI) ranging from 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m will be included in the study. Individuals reporting pain intensity between 3 and 7 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) will be considered. Subjects must present with muscle weakness and tightness in muscles such as tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, abductor hallucis, flexor digitorum brevis, calf muscles, hamstrings, fibularis group, and adductor hallucis, as assessed through manual muscle testing. Participants should be clinically diagnosed with acquired flat foot, confirmed by the navicular drop test, and fall under Stage I or Stage II acquired structural flat foot. Only individuals who are not undergoing any ongoing physiotherapy treatment and who regularly use casual footwear (flats or heels) will be included. Additionally, participants must be willing to take part in the study and commit to attending all physiotherapy sessions and assessment procedures.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants with peripheral neuropathy, congenital flat foot, or flexible flat foot will be excluded from the study. Individuals with a history of current or recent (within the past 3 months) lower limb injuries such as fractures or ligament tears, or those who have undergone recent surgeries, will not be included. Subjects presenting with structural foot deformities such as club foot or cavus foot will be excluded. Individuals diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis or diabetes associated with neuropathy will also be excluded. Participants reporting pain intensity greater than 7 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) will not be considered. Those with vestibular disorders or who are pregnant will be excluded. Additionally, individuals using orthotic aids or modified footwear, as well as those diagnosed with Stage III acquired structural flat foot, will be excluded from the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Balance ,Gait parameters,Foot morphology ,Quality of life, ImprovementTimepoint: o weeks , 6 Weeks and 12 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NilTimepoint: Nil | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Hemamalini M
Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
Outcome results
None listed