Investigation of the Effects of Short Foot Exercise and Mobilization in Young Adults With Pes Planus

NCT07107763 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: MSDLKCİ
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 45
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Pes Planus (PP) is a foot deformity characterized by a lower-than-normal medial longitudinal arch. Individuals diagnosed with PP experience various challenges in daily life. Among these challenges are limitations in balance and movement skills. To reduce the effects of PP, several treatment approaches are preferred. These interventions are generally categorized into surgical and conventional treatments. Among conservative approaches, the short foot exercise is one of the most fundamental and commonly used methods. This exercise aims to strengthen the intrinsic muscles of the foot to support the arch. In addition to the short foot exercise, other exercises such as towel scrunching and toe spreading are also used in the management of PP. However, when looking at the treatment options for PP, studies examining the use and effects of joint mobilization are limited. The present study aims to investigate the effects of subtalar joint mobilization, short foot exercises, and the combined application of these interventions in individuals with PP. This approach is based on findings that subtalar joint mobilization has positive effects on balance in individuals with balance impairments.

Conditions

Pes Planus

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Vertical Jump Test

  From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

• Shuttle Run Test

  From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Standing Broad Jump Test

  From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

• Biodex Balance Assessment

  From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks

Study Arms (3)

Short foot exercise

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

A program consisting of short foot exercises will be implemented for the short foot exercise group, with three sessions per week over a period of six weeks. Each session will begin with stretching exercises, followed by the short foot exercises.

Other: Mobilization

Mobilization

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The mobilization group will undergo a program consisting of 3 sessions per week for a duration of 6 weeks. The sessions will begin with stretching exercises, followed by subtalar joint mobilization.

Other: short foot exercise

short foot exercise and mobilization

EXPERIMENTAL

The combined intervention used in this group will include both of the approaches applied in the other two groups.

Combination Product: Short foot exercise and mobilization

Interventions

short foot exercise OTHER

The short foot exercise group will receive stretching exercises and short foot exercises, administered three sessions per week for a duration of six weeks.

Mobilization

Mobilization OTHER

The mobilization group will undergo a program consisting of 3 sessions per week for a duration of 6 weeks. The sessions will begin with stretching exercises, followed by subtalar joint mobilization.

Short foot exercise

Short foot exercise and mobilization COMBINATION_PRODUCT

The combined intervention used in this group will include both of the approaches applied in the other two groups.

short foot exercise and mobilization

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 30 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• To be diagnosed with flexible pes planus

You may not qualify if:

• Having other comorbidities

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi: lead

Study Sites (1)

Kırşehir Ahi Evran University

Kırşehir, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Flatfoot

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Talipes; Foot Deformities, Acquired; Foot Deformities; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Foot Deformities, Congenital; Lower Extremity Deformities, Congenital; Limb Deformities, Congenital; Musculoskeletal Abnormalities; Congenital Abnormalities; Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 19, 2025
• First Posted: August 6, 2025
• Study Start: September 26, 2025
• Primary Completion: December 17, 2025
• Study Completion: December 17, 2025
• Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-12

Locations

TU (1)