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Investigation of the Effects of Short Foot Exercise and Mobilization in Young Adults With Pes Planus

NCT ID: NCT07107763

Last Updated: 2025-12-18

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

45 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-09-26

Study Completion Date

2025-12-17

Brief Summary

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Pes Planus (PP) is a foot deformity characterized by a lower-than-normal medial longitudinal arch. Individuals diagnosed with PP experience various challenges in daily life. Among these challenges are limitations in balance and movement skills. To reduce the effects of PP, several treatment approaches are preferred. These interventions are generally categorized into surgical and conventional treatments. Among conservative approaches, the short foot exercise is one of the most fundamental and commonly used methods. This exercise aims to strengthen the intrinsic muscles of the foot to support the arch. In addition to the short foot exercise, other exercises such as towel scrunching and toe spreading are also used in the management of PP. However, when looking at the treatment options for PP, studies examining the use and effects of joint mobilization are limited. The present study aims to investigate the effects of subtalar joint mobilization, short foot exercises, and the combined application of these interventions in individuals with PP. This approach is based on findings that subtalar joint mobilization has positive effects on balance in individuals with balance impairments.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Pes Planus

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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Short foot exercise

A program consisting of short foot exercises will be implemented for the short foot exercise group, with three sessions per week over a period of six weeks. Each session will begin with stretching exercises, followed by the short foot exercises.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Mobilization

Intervention Type OTHER

The mobilization group will undergo a program consisting of 3 sessions per week for a duration of 6 weeks. The sessions will begin with stretching exercises, followed by subtalar joint mobilization.

Mobilization

The mobilization group will undergo a program consisting of 3 sessions per week for a duration of 6 weeks. The sessions will begin with stretching exercises, followed by subtalar joint mobilization.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

short foot exercise

Intervention Type OTHER

The short foot exercise group will receive stretching exercises and short foot exercises, administered three sessions per week for a duration of six weeks.

short foot exercise and mobilization

The combined intervention used in this group will include both of the approaches applied in the other two groups.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Short foot exercise and mobilization

Intervention Type COMBINATION_PRODUCT

The combined intervention used in this group will include both of the approaches applied in the other two groups.

Interventions

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short foot exercise

The short foot exercise group will receive stretching exercises and short foot exercises, administered three sessions per week for a duration of six weeks.

Intervention Type OTHER

Mobilization

The mobilization group will undergo a program consisting of 3 sessions per week for a duration of 6 weeks. The sessions will begin with stretching exercises, followed by subtalar joint mobilization.

Intervention Type OTHER

Short foot exercise and mobilization

The combined intervention used in this group will include both of the approaches applied in the other two groups.

Intervention Type COMBINATION_PRODUCT

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* To be diagnosed with flexible pes planus

Exclusion Criteria

* Having other comorbidities
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

30 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Muhammed Samed DALAKÇI

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Kırşehir Ahi Evran University

Kırşehir, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

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MSDLKCİ

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id