About this trial
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of 8 weeks of supervised in addition to stretching exercise resisted concentric and eccentric contraction protocol of toe spread out exercise on the angular severity of hallux valgus deformity, changes in the cross-sectional area, stiffness and thickness of the abductor hallucis muscle, electromyographic activities, plantar pressure distribution, foot morphology and gait characteristics, balance and physical performance at the end of the medium and long term.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Being between the ages of 18-65,
Being diagnosed with mild or moderate HV according to the radiographic evaluation result,
Having flexible HV,
Being a volunteer
Disqualifiers
Having a neurological disease,
Having a systemic disease,
Having cognitive disorders such as dementia, Alzheimer's, etc.,
Having spinal problems such as disc herniation, lumbar stenosis, scoliosis, etc.,
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Resisted Toe Spread Out Exercise
- Toe Spread Out Exercise
- Stretching exercise
Treatment groups
Locations
Sponsors and collaborators
Bahar Anaforoglu
Lead sponsor
Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Sponsor institution