Pes Planus
Conditions
Brief summary
Pes Planus (PP) is a foot deformity characterized by a lower-than-normal medial longitudinal arch. Individuals diagnosed with PP experience various challenges in daily life. Among these challenges are limitations in balance and movement skills. To reduce the effects of PP, several treatment approaches are preferred. These interventions are generally categorized into surgical and conventional treatments. Among conservative approaches, the short foot exercise is one of the most fundamental and commonly used methods. This exercise aims to strengthen the intrinsic muscles of the foot to support the arch. In addition to the short foot exercise, other exercises such as towel scrunching and toe spreading are also used in the management of PP. However, when looking at the treatment options for PP, studies examining the use and effects of joint mobilization are limited. The present study aims to investigate the effects of subtalar joint mobilization, short foot exercises, and the combined application of these interventions in individuals with PP. This approach is based on findings that subtalar joint mobilization has positive effects on balance in individuals with balance impairments.
Interventions
OTHERshort foot exercise
The short foot exercise group will receive stretching exercises and short foot exercises, administered three sessions per week for a duration of six weeks.
OTHERMobilization
The mobilization group will undergo a program consisting of 3 sessions per week for a duration of 6 weeks. The sessions will begin with stretching exercises, followed by subtalar joint mobilization.
COMBINATION_PRODUCTShort foot exercise and mobilization
The combined intervention used in this group will include both of the approaches applied in the other two groups.
Sponsors
Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* To be diagnosed with flexible pes planus
Exclusion criteria
* Having other comorbidities
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Vertical Jump Test | From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks |
| Shuttle Run Test | From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Standing Broad Jump Test | From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks |
| Biodex Balance Assessment | From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed