The combined effect of short foot exercises and orthosis in symptomatic flexible flatfoot: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Flatfoot is a musculoskeletal problem associated with dysfunctional active and passive supporting structures of the normal foot curvature. Strengthening of the intrinsic foot muscles or using shoe orthosis are recommend treatment approaches. However, investigating the effect of combining both approaches is still warranted.

Aim

To examine the effect of applying short foot exercises (SFE) combined with shoe insole versus shoe insole alone on foot pressure measures, pain, function and navicular drop in individuals with symptomatic flexible flatfoot.

Design

Prospective, active control, parallel-group, assessor-blinded, randomized controlled trial and intention-to-treat analysis.

Setting

Outpatient physical therapy clinic of a university teaching hospital

SUBMITTER: Elsayed W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10272929 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature