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2024-07-17 @ 11:23 AM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:33 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06479525
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2024-06-28
First Post:
2024-06-24
Brief Title:
Comparative Effects of Big Toe Flexor and Calf Strengthening Exercises on Medial Arch in Athletes With Flat Foot
Sponsor:
Riphah International University
Organization:
Riphah International University
Study Overview
Official Title:
Comparative Effects of Big Toe Flexor and Calf Strengthening Exercises on Medial Arch in Athletes With Flat Foot
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2024-06
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Flexible flatfoot is common in young adults One of its causes is the failure of dynamic stabilizers which play an important role in the medial longitudinal arch support and their appropriate function is necessary for the integrity of the lower extremity and the spine The metatarsal phalangeal joint MPJ and its crossing toe flexor muscles TFM represent the link between the large energy generating leg extensor muscles and the ground Asymptomatic flat foot deformity is associated with gastrocnemius muscle tightness and a higher prevalence of gastrocnemius and soleus tightness was found in female subjects compared with males
The study will be a randomized clinical trial The study will be conducted in Pakistan Sports Board PSB Lahore The sample size will be calculated by convenience sampling technique The inclusion criteria will be participants of age between eighteen and thirty years old Both male and female participants will be included Athletes involved in sports more than one year and with asymptomatic flexible flatfeet NDT 10mm will be included Navicular drop test Foot function index questionnaire arch height index toehip dynamometer and vertical jump test will be the tools used for assessment and evaluation Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be divided into two groups Baseline measures and eight-week assessment of navicular drop test and arch height index will be taken Strength of toe flexors will be evaluated with toe dynamometer Participants who will meet the inclusion criteria will be provided with ethical consent forms and after baseline assessments exercise program will be guided Group A will perform big toe flexor strengthening exercises in addition to the sports plan they already follow Group B will be assigned with calf strengthening exercises in addition to the plan they are following Eight-week intervention program will be provided that will include warm up therapeutic exercises including toe raises towel curls and therapeutic band exercises and then cool down period that includes stretching exercises
The study will be a randomized clinical trial The study will be conducted in Pakistan Sports Board PSB Lahore The sample size will be calculated by convenience sampling technique The inclusion criteria will be participants of age between eighteen and thirty years old Both male and female participants will be included Athletes involved in sports more than one year and with asymptomatic flexible flatfeet NDT 10mm will be included Navicular drop test Foot function index questionnaire arch height index toehip dynamometer and vertical jump test will be the tools used for assessment and evaluation Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be divided into two groups Baseline measures and eight-week assessment of navicular drop test and arch height index will be taken Strength of toe flexors will be evaluated with toe dynamometer Participants who will meet the inclusion criteria will be provided with ethical consent forms and after baseline assessments exercise program will be guided Group A will perform big toe flexor strengthening exercises in addition to the sports plan they already follow Group B will be assigned with calf strengthening exercises in addition to the plan they are following Eight-week intervention program will be provided that will include warm up therapeutic exercises including toe raises towel curls and therapeutic band exercises and then cool down period that includes stretching exercises
Detailed Description:
The main objective of the study is to apply big toe flexor and calf muscles strengthening exercises and to compare the results to identify their influence on medial longitudinal arch in flexible flat foot athletes
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None