- Conditions
- Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system,
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2025/05/087744
- Lead Sponsor
- Gurugram University
- Brief Summary
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by difficulties in social and emotional interactions, along with repetitive behaviors and restricted interests (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). These challenges are often accompanied by reduced physical activity, delayed motor skills, and lower physical fitness, especially in children and adolescents.
With an overall prevalence of 0.3–1.0% Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), previously also referred to as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD), cover a wide range of neuropsychological conditions that affect both individual and social functioning (Vandereijcken, Hoogduin, & Emmelkamp, 2006)
Flatfoot prevalence in children typically ranges from 21% to 57% for those aged two to six, and decreases to between 13.4% and 27.6% in primary school-aged children. In adults, the prevalence is generally between 5% and 14%. In children aged 7-14 years, the prevalence of flatfoot is 10.3%, with rates declining as age increases.
Taping is widely used intervention in various conditions treated by physiotherapist. Neurodevelopmental disorders in children leading to foot abnormality is one of the major concern. As taping is one of the Intervention in same the study is focusing taping on pronated feet in the selected age group. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the kinesiotaping and exercise improve pronated feet in neurodevelopmental disordered (NDD) children.
Exercises such as heel raises, towel exercises, and ball exercises target the intrinsic muscles of the legs as well as the muscles surrounding the pelvis, thighs, and knees, which may become imbalanced due to biomechanical changes. This article aims to: 1) Assess the impact of strengthening exercises on postural balance, and 2) Evaluate the effect of these exercises on functional abilities.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Not Yet Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 20
- Children diagnosed by Physician or Psychologist with mild Autism Spectrum Disorder aged between 4 to 12 years.
- Able to accept and follow simple commands.
- Flexible flat feet 1 Grade – partial fall of the arch mild 2 Grade – fall of the entire arch moderate 3 Grade – total fall of the arch with valgus deviation of the foot Severe Male and female.
- Participants.
Uncooperative child.[14] If any allergic reactions on skin is seen in children using kinesio taping will be excluded for this study.[16] Recent or Chronic Injuries Affecting the foot and ankle like- previous fractures or Surgeries of the Ankle joint.[15] Any metabolic disease like rickets, hypothyroidism or neuropathy subject will be excluded from this study.[15].
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Force Gauges 4 weeks Medial Longitudinal Arch Height by Vernier Caliper 4 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Navicular Drop Test At baseline(day0), Post intervention(Week4)
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
CogniAble International Private Limited
🇮🇳Gurgaon, HARYANA, India
CogniAble International Private Limited🇮🇳Gurgaon, HARYANA, IndiaDr PriyaPrincipal investigator09582173667priyukadam958@gmail.com