Evaluation of the Effect of a Clinical Exercise Programme on Plantar Distribution and Correction of Postural Asymmetries

NCT06647355 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: CE-UBI-Pj-2023-030
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 52
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study was to identify significant variables that contribute to the association between postural problems, plantar pressure distribution and levels of bodily pain in middle-aged and elderly adults. The researchers' hypothesis is that plantar pressure characteristics and postural asymmetries differ according to gender, are related to body composition and predict pain levels. The study described here is the only one to include variables that make it possible to identify body asymmetries in a postural analysis, based on the distribution of plantar pressure and body composition.

Conditions

This Study Highlights Differences in Baropodometry Between Genders

Keywords

Baropodometry, Bioimpedance, Artificial Intelligence

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Importance and benefits of physical exercise in preventing pain and improving quality of life

  Sequencing of the training plan

  12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Bodily pain and discomfort

  12 weeks

Other Outcomes (1)

• Significant changes in baropodometry images

  12 weeks

Study Arms (7)

I

The 'M' point is on the heels of both feet.

Other: Effectiveness of physical exercise in preventing pain and improving plantar pressure distribution

II

The 'M' point is located on the heel of the left foot and the forefoot of the right foot.

Other: Effectiveness of physical exercise in preventing pain and improving plantar pressure distribution

III

Point 'M' is located on the heel of the right foot and the forefoot of the left foot.

Other: Effectiveness of physical exercise in preventing pain and improving plantar pressure distribution

IV

The point of maximum pressure is in the forefoot area of both feet.

Other: Effectiveness of physical exercise in preventing pain and improving plantar pressure distribution

V

The 'M' point is in the medial zone on both feet.

Other: Effectiveness of physical exercise in preventing pain and improving plantar pressure distribution

VI

The 'M' point is located on the left midfoot and right rearfoot.

Other: Effectiveness of physical exercise in preventing pain and improving plantar pressure distribution

VII

The 'M' point is located on the right midfoot and left rearfoot.

Other: Effectiveness of physical exercise in preventing pain and improving plantar pressure distribution

Interventions

Effectiveness of physical exercise in preventing pain and improving plantar pressure distribution OTHER

At the beginning of the study, the participants underwent a baropodometric and photometric analysis. At the same time, anthropometric data and self-assessed body pain data were collected. For 12 continuous weeks, the participants completed a training programme that included specific exercises designed for each group. At the end, the baropodometry images were analysed again, which led to the final conclusion of the study.

I; II; III; IV; V; VI; VII

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 92 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The population of the present study consisted of 52 (n=52) participants of both sexes. The majority of study participants were female, comprising 67.3% (n=35), while 32.7 % of the sample were male (n=17). The mean age of participants was 57.35 years in males and 64.69 years in females.

You may qualify if:

• Participants had to be at least eighteen years old and physically fit. All participants had to complete the PAR-Q (health questionnaire), psychological well-being questionnaire (EBEP) and sign the free, informed and informed consent form (CLIE).

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Beira Interior: lead

Study Sites (1)

Svitlana Dikhtyarenko

Setúbal, Rua Das Areias, 11 - 2, 2910-407, Portugal

Location

Study Officials

• Pedro Mr Forte, PhD

  University of Beira Interior

  STUDY DIRECTOR

• Dulce Ms Esteves, PhD

  University os Beira Interior

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CROSSOVER
• Time Perspective: OTHER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PhD Student, Principal Investigador

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 6, 2024
• First Posted: October 17, 2024
• Study Start: October 1, 2023
• Primary Completion: February 1, 2024
• Study Completion: February 1, 2024
• Last Updated: October 17, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-10

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PT (1)