Short Term Effects in Plantar Pressure After MET and Strengthening Exercise in Population Having Flatfoot.
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 21
- 试验地点
- 1
研究概览
简要总结
Flat foot (pes planus) is a common condition characterized by collapse of the medial longitudinal arch, leading to altered plantar pressure distribution, foot fatigue, discomfort, and increased risk of lower-limb musculoskeletal problems. Individuals with flat foot often show increased pressure over the midfoot and medial forefoot, which may affect gait and functional activities.
Physiotherapy interventions such as foot strengthening exercises are commonly used to improve arch support and foot function. Muscle Energy Technique (MET) is a manual therapy approach that aims to improve muscle balance, joint alignment, and neuromuscular control. However, there is limited evidence on the short-term effects of combining MET with strengthening exercises on plantar pressure distribution in individuals with flat foot.
This experimental study aims to evaluate the short-term effects of Muscle Energy Technique combined with targeted foot strengthening exercises on plantar pressure distribution in adults with flat foot. A total of 42 participants aged 18–25 years with diagnosed flat foot will be randomly allocated into two groups. The intervention group will receive MET along with strengthening exercises, while the control group will receive strengthening exercises alone. The intervention will be carried out for four weeks, three sessions per week.
Outcome measures will include plantar pressure distribution assessed using a plantar pressure platform, Foot Function Index, Clarke’s angle, and goniometric assessment. Assessments will be performed at baseline, midpoint (2nd week), and post-intervention (5th week). The results of this study may help determine the effectiveness of combining MET with strengthening exercises in improving plantar pressure distribution and foot function in individuals with flat foot.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 盲法
- Participant Blinded
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18.00 Year(s) 至 25.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •1 Adults aged 18 to 25 years.
- •2 Diagnosed with flatfoot based on clinical examination.
- •3 Foot Posture Index of more than
- •4 Ability to perform exercises and follow instructions independently.
- •5 No history of foot or ankle surgery.
- •6 Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent.
排除标准
- •1 Presence of systemic musculoskeletal or neurological disorders affecting foot or lower limb function.
- •2 Patients with rigid flatfoot, a history of foot or ankle surgery.
- •3 Participation in other foot-related interventions example orthoses and foot exercises during the study period.
- •4 Acute foot pain and injury or infection from last 6 months.
- •5 Any condition that prevents safe participation in exercises or MET.
研究者
Ankit Charan
Department of Physiotherapy, School Of Allied Health Sciences, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies