Exercises for Pes Planus

NCT ID: NCT07123753

Last Updated: 2026-02-10

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 32 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2025-02-02
• Study Completion Date: 2026-02-05

Brief Summary

Pes planus is a musculoskeletal syndrome in which the medial longitudinal arch (MLA) of the foot is reduced or flattened. It results from a combination of static and dynamic abnormalities. Various predisposing factors such as increased weight, foot injury, and musculoskeletal disorders are associated with this problem. In addition, studies have emphasized that there is a significant relationship between abnormal foot posture and gait mechanics.

Detailed Description

Pes planus is a musculoskeletal syndrome in which the medial longitudinal arch (MLA) of the foot is reduced or flattened. It results from a combination of static and dynamic abnormalities. Various predisposing factors such as increased weight, foot injury, and musculoskeletal disorders are associated with this problem. It has been reported that pes planus is associated with various disorders seen in the lower extremity such as patellofemoral pain syndrome and medial tibial stress syndrome. In addition, studies have emphasized that there is a significant relationship between abnormal foot posture and gait mechanics. Therefore, our aim in this study is to examine the effects of classical foot exercises and foot core exercises on pain, balance, gait, and lower extremity performance in adolescents with pes planus. This study is planned to be a randomized controlled trial. Participants will be randomly divided into 2 groups. Individuals in the classical foot exercises group will be subjected to classical foot exercises for 12-15 minutes, and individuals in the core exercises group will be subjected to foot core exercises for 12-15 minutes twice a week for a total of 8 weeks. Individuals included in the study will be assessed for pes planus status with the navicular drop test. For both groups, pain will be assessed with the foot function test, balance with the star balance test, gait analysis with the footprint method, and lower extremity muscle performance with functional muscle strength assessment, before and after the application. The assessments will be applied face to face by the same physiotherapist to all group members.

Conditions

Pes Planus

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: NONE

Study Groups

CONTROL

CLASSIC FOOT EXERCISE WILL BE APPLIED

Group Type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

EXERCİSE

Intervention Type: OTHER

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of classical foot exercises and foot core exercises on pain, balance, gait and lower extremity performance in adolescents with pes planus. This study is planned to be a randomized controlled trial. Participants will be randomly divided into 2 groups. Classic foot exercises will be applied to individuals in the classical foot exercises group for 12-15 minutes, and foot core exercises will be applied to individuals in the core exercises group for 12-15 minutes twice a week for a total of 8 weeks. Pes planus status of individuals included in the study will be evaluated with the navicular drop test. Pain will be evaluated with the foot function test, balance with the star balance test, gait analysis with the footprint method and lower extremity muscle performance with the functional muscle strength assessment for individuals in both groups before and after the application. The evaluations will be applied face to face by the same physiotherapi

WORKING GROUP

CORE FOOT EXERCISE WILL BE APPLIED

Group Type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

EXERCİSE

Intervention Type: OTHER

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of classical foot exercises and foot core exercises on pain, balance, gait and lower extremity performance in adolescents with pes planus. This study is planned to be a randomized controlled trial. Participants will be randomly divided into 2 groups. Classic foot exercises will be applied to individuals in the classical foot exercises group for 12-15 minutes, and foot core exercises will be applied to individuals in the core exercises group for 12-15 minutes twice a week for a total of 8 weeks. Pes planus status of individuals included in the study will be evaluated with the navicular drop test. Pain will be evaluated with the foot function test, balance with the star balance test, gait analysis with the footprint method and lower extremity muscle performance with the functional muscle strength assessment for individuals in both groups before and after the application. The evaluations will be applied face to face by the same physiotherapi

Interventions

EXERCİSE

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of classical foot exercises and foot core exercises on pain, balance, gait and lower extremity performance in adolescents with pes planus. This study is planned to be a randomized controlled trial. Participants will be randomly divided into 2 groups. Classic foot exercises will be applied to individuals in the classical foot exercises group for 12-15 minutes, and foot core exercises will be applied to individuals in the core exercises group for 12-15 minutes twice a week for a total of 8 weeks. Pes planus status of individuals included in the study will be evaluated with the navicular drop test. Pain will be evaluated with the foot function test, balance with the star balance test, gait analysis with the footprint method and lower extremity muscle performance with the functional muscle strength assessment for individuals in both groups before and after the application. The evaluations will be applied face to face by the same physiotherapi

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Those who have not had any surgery in the last 6 months

Individuals who do not have any physical or mental disabilities

Individuals who volunteer to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals with major foot deformities other than pes planus Individuals with any physical or mental disability Individuals with a history of lower extremity injury in the last 6 months

• Minimum Eligible Age: 12 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Sponsors

Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Aysel TOPÇU

Physiotherapist

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University

Gaziantep, Nizip, Turkey (Türkiye)

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

GISTU-FTR

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

GISTU-FTR-AT-1

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id