An Investigation of Heel Rise Test, Postural and Tibial Sway During Single-Leg Stance in Pes Planus
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 41
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Plantar flexor endurance measured by heel rise test
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The goal of this observational study is to examine the relationship between plantar flexor endurance and postural and tibial sway in adults (≥18 years) with pes planus (flatfoot). The main questions it aims to answer are:
Is there a correlation between plantar flexor endurance, postural sway and tibial sway during single-leg stance?
Participants will:
Perform a heel rise test to assess plantar flexor endurance
Stand on one leg while wearing a motion sensor to measure postural and tibial sway
Complete the tests under both eyes-open and eyes-closed conditions
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Case Only
- Time Perspective
- Cross Sectional
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Participants aged 18 years and older
- •A navicular drop test result of at least 10 mm
Exclusion Criteria
- •Individuals with chronic diseases, hearing or vision impairments, orthopedic injuries or surgical history, and leg length discrepancy
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Plantar flexor endurance measured by heel rise test
Time Frame: Measured once at baseline during the study visit.
The number of repetitions participants can perform during the heel rise test, assessing the endurance of the plantar flexor muscles. Participants stood on one leg and raised their heels in time with a metronome set at 40 beats per minute. The test ended when the participant was fatigued or unable to continue, and the number of heel rises completed was recorded. The test was performed on both lower limbs.
Secondary Outcomes
- Postural sway during single-leg stance(Measured once at baseline during the study visit.)
- Tibial sway during single-leg stance(Measured once at baseline during the study visit.)
Investigators
sevilay seda bas
Asst. Prof.
Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University