Effectiveness of Russian Current, Proprioception Training plus Short Foot-Exercises on Flexible Flat Foot in Young Females
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 32
- 试验地点
- 1
研究概览
简要总结
Flexible flat foot is a common musculoskeletal condition among young females which may lead to pain, poor posture impaired gait, and decreased foot function. Physiotherapy approaches like proprioception training and intrinsic foot strengthening have shown promising results in enhancing medial arch support and postural balance. Russian current stimulation further enhances muscle activation and neuromuscular efficiency.
This study aims to evaluate the combined effectiveness of Russian current, proprioceptive training, and short foot exercises in improving clinical outcomes among young females with flexible flat foot.
A randomized controlled trial design will be employed, comprising 30 female participants aged between 18 and 30 years. Participants will be randomly allocated into control and intervention groups based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The intervention protocol will be administered four times per week over a period of four weeks.
Data will be collected at baseline and post-intervention, followed by statistical analysis using appropriate methods to determine the significance of the findings.
The study intends to propose a cost-effective, non-invasive, and evidence-based physiotherapeutic approach for the management of flexible flat foot. Ethical considerations will be strictly observed, and written informed consent will be obtained from all participants prior to study initiation.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Coin toss, Lottery, toss of dice, shuffling cards etc
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18.00 Year(s) 至 30.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- Female
入选标准
- •Females aged 18–30 years Diagnosis of flexible flat foot unilateral or bilateral (indicated by reduced arch height and symptoms such as pain or discomfort) Navicular drop more than 10mm using ruler method Staheli’s Arch Index greater than 0.89 on Podoscope evaluation Ability to comply with the study protocol.
排除标准
- •Neurological disorders or conditions that affect proprioception History of Inflammatory joint diseases (e.g. Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Ankylosing Spondylitis) History of lower limb fractures, strains and sprains Open wound or any skin disease around leg or ankle joint.
- •Sensitive or fragile skin History of foot or ankle surgery.
研究者
Dr Sandeep Singh
Physiotherapy Department Punjabi University Patiala