Male and female adolescents aged between 18 and 25 years with unilateral or bilateral flexible flat feet. flexible flat feet, transversus abdominis muscle exercise, foot pressure distribution
Conditions
Interventions
Participants in the control group performed four dynamic stretching exercises of core muscles. Each exercise consisted of 12 repetitions for three sets, with a total duration of approximately 10 minut
control,core stabilization exercise
Sponsors
Thammasat University, Thailand
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 25 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Participants with a body mass index (BMI) within the normal range, defined as a BMI between 18.5 and 22.5 kilograms per meter square according to standard health guidelines. 2. Participants diagnosed with unilateral or bilateral flexible flat feet, identified by the absence of the medial longitudinal arch while standing (weight-bearing), and the presence of the arch when the foot is lifted off the ground (non-weight-bearing).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Presence of musculoskeletal disorders or any structural deformities of the bones or joints 2. Observable gait abnormalities, such as limping, impaired postural stability during walking, wide-based gait, shuffling, short-stepped gait, or difficulty initiating steps 3. History of abdominal or spinal surgery 4. Presence of neurological or cognitive impairments that could affect motor function or the ability to follow instructions.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| foot pressure distribution before and immediately after the intervention Stabilizer pressure bio-feedback | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| N/A N/A N/A | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactSiriluck Kanchanomai
Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of allied health Sciences, Thammasat University
Outcome results
None listed