Effect of Selective Strengthening of Peroneus Longus on Pain , Joint Alignment and Foot Function in Hallux Valgus

ConditionHallux Valgus
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-60
SponsorCairo University

About this trial

Purpose of this study is to measure Change in Hallux valgus angle (HVA )as measured by kinovea software Change in pain as measured by numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) Change in function as measured by Foot function index (FFI )Egyptian version With the peroneus longus strengthening exercise versus the use of conventional physical therapy programme in cases of hallux valgus patients

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

All patients must be diagnosed as having mild to moderate Hallux valgus (with Hallux valgus angle between 15-40 degrees)

patients aging between 18-60 .

patients must report pain and limited function .

patients must report that they are not undergoing physiotherapy , not using orthosis , dynamic splinting exercises for Hallux valgus

Disqualifiers

Patients diagnosed with systematic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis .

Cognitive or mental illness.

Hallux rigidus or limitus .

History of surgery to foot of Hallux .

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Selective Peroneus longus excercise
  • Conventional physical therapy programme

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators