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The effect of Whole body vibration on the flat foot

Not Applicable
Conditions
Flat foot.
Flat foot [pes planus] (acquired)
M21.4
Registration Number
IRCT20160808029264N4
Lead Sponsor
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria

1. Individuals with flat feet aged between 12-30 years
2-BMI of 20-25
3-Having an flat foot posture index above 6

Exclusion Criteria

1-neuromuscular diseases
2. History of any musculoskeletal disorder
3. History of fractures in the limbs and spine
4. History of rheumatic diseases
5. History of mental illness
6. Any drug use
7. Any disturbances in balance
8-Structural flatfoot (with doctor's diagnosis)

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Isokinetic strength of knee flexors and extensors, ankle plantar and dorsi-flexors. Timepoint: Measurement of the strength before and immediately after 10 sessions of whole body vibration. Method of measurement: Isokinetic power measuring device.;Static and dynamic balance. Timepoint: Pre and post intervention. Method of measurement: BIODEX instrument.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Foot posture index (FPI). Timepoint: Before first session and after the 10th session of whole body vibration. Method of measurement: Foot posture index.
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