The Effect of Insoles on Functional Performance in Pediatric Flexible Flatfoot
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Flatfoot, Flexible
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital
- Enrollment
- 30
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in Functional Reach Test(FRT) from pre to post-intervention.
- Last Updated
- 3 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Flexible flatfoot is a condition that increase the load of the foot structure.With prolonged standing or walking, some children with flatfoot experience rapid discomfort or fatigue in the foot In this study, the investigators investigated the short-term effects of customized insoles on body functions and structures, and activities and participation in children with flexible flatfoot.
Detailed Description
Flexible flatfoot is a condition that involves the collapse of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot during weight-bearing stress and the restoration of the arch after the removal of body weight. Flatfoot may increase the load of the foot structure, potentially interfering with normal foot function. With prolonged standing or walking, some children with flatfoot experience rapid discomfort or fatigue in the foot, pain in the plantar foot, and instability of the medial foot structure. Treatment effect of corrective shoes or insoles on flexible flatfoot in children remain uncertain. In this study, the investigators investigated the short-term effects of customized insoles on body functions and structures, and activities and participation in children with flexible flatfoot. The investigators hypothesized that the short-term use of customized insoles improves the scores for measures of body functions and structures and activities and participation. The investigators hypothesized that the short-term use of customized insoles improves the scores for measures of body functions and structures and activities and participation.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Children presenting symptomatic flexible flatfoot only
Exclusion Criteria
- •Children with a history of foot injury or surgery, foot abnormalities or a confirmed diagnosis such as neurological deficits.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in Functional Reach Test(FRT) from pre to post-intervention.
Time Frame: up to 10 minutes
The Functional Reach Test (FRT) is a quick screen for determining balance capacity.
Pediatric Berg Balance Scale
Time Frame: up to 30 minutes
Pediatric Berg Balance Scale was developed to measure balance among older people with impairment in balance function by assessing the performance of functional tasks. Maximum score is 56 ,and minimum values is 0. Score 54-56 means a better outcome.
Secondary Outcomes
- Change in Center of pressure (CoP) from pre to post-intervention.(up to 30 minutes)