Effects of Short Foot Exercise on Knee Pain, Muscle Tone, Balance, and Quality of Life in Flexible Flatfoot Patients

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorSahmyook University

About this trial

This study was a clinical trial to investigate the effects of Short Foot Exercise (SFE) and standard physical therapy on knee muscle tone, knee pain and function, balance ability, and quality of life in adults with flexible flat feet and knee pain.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

BMI (Body Mass Index): If between 18 and 25 kg/m²

Litigation period: If knee pain lasted for more than 6 weeks

Navicular drop test: If it was 10 mm or more

Numerical assessment scale: If knee pain was 4 or more

Disqualifiers

History of knee surgery: If you have had knee surgery

Treatment history: If you have received physical therapy for knee pain in the 4 weeks before the start of the study

Mental status: If you have a psychological disorder that may interfere with your participation in the study

Injury status: If you have a current serious injury affecting the lower extremity joints and foot

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Short Foot Exercise
  • Conventional Physical Therapy

Treatment groups

44 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators