Flat foot deformity. Flat foot [pes planus] (acquired)
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group (In-Person Corrective Exercises): This group includes 15 female students aged 9 to 12 years with flexible flat feet who participate in corrective exercises conducte
Sponsors
University of Tehran
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
8 Years to 18 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Female students aged between 9 and 12 years. Presence of flat foot deformity confirmed by clinical or standard assessment. Foot Posture Index (FPI) less than 0.6 or Staheli Arch Index greater than 0.89. Navicular drop test result greater than 10 mm. No history of serious treatment for flat foot deformity. No history of major surgery affecting the neuromuscular or skeletal systems
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Lack of consent from the student or her parents to participate in the study. Presence of underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, or other chronic diseases. Development of any condition during the study that prevents the student from walking. Congenital or acquired neuromuscular or skeletal disorders unrelated to flat feet. Concurrent participation in any other physical therapy or corrective exercise programs for foot disorders. Severe balance disorders or inability to perform corrective exercises. Use of medications that affect balance or muscular performance. Irregular attendance in training sessions or measurement appointments.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Arch of the foot. Timepoint: It is evaluated at the beginning of the research and after 8 weeks, that is, before and after the treatment. Method of measurement: Staheli Index is used to measure the medial longitudinal arch of the foot.;Balance. Timepoint: It is evaluated at the beginning of the research and after 8 weeks, that is, before and after the treatment. Method of measurement: The Y-Balance Test (YBT) is used to measure dynamic balance.;Proprioception. Timepoint: It is evaluated at the beginning of the research and after 8 weeks, that is, before and after the treatment. Method of measurement: Proprioception is measured using the ankle and knee joint angle reconstruction test. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactArash Khaledi
University of Tehran
Outcome results
None listed