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Effect of Core Stability Exercises on Medial Longitudinal Arch Height and Balance in Individuals With Bilateral Flexible Flat Foot
Led by Cairo University · Updated on 2025-11-19
40
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The trial investigates the effects of core stability exercises on individuals with bilateral flexible flat feet, a condition where the foot arch collapses and affects balance and ankle function. Since people with flexible flat feet often have reduced core stability and poorer balance, this study aims to explore whether adding core stability exercises to conventional therapy can improve navicular height, arch height, balance, and ankle disability. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: one receiving conventional therapy consisting of short foot exercises, towel-curl exercises, heel raises, and calf stretches, and the other receiving both conventional therapy and a core training program. The core training includes 30-minute sessions three times a week for six weeks, focusing on exercises like curl-ups, side bridges, and quadruped positions, with intensity gradually increased over time. During the study, researchers will measure navicular height, balance, medial longitudinal arch height, and ankle joint function at the start and end of the six-week treatment period. The study includes assessments using the navicular drop test, Arch Height Index, Biodex Balance System, and the Arabic version of the foot function index scale. These evaluations aim to determine how the exercises impact foot structure, balance, and ankle disability in participants.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effect of Core Stability Exercises in Individuals With Bilateral Flexible Flat Foot
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Participants aged 18 to 39 years
- Both genders with bilateral flexible flat foot
- Navicular drop greater than 10 mm
- Body mass index between 18.5 and 25 kg/m2
You will not qualify if you...
- Traumatic condition of the lower limbs
- History of fracture in the lower limbs
- Previous orthopedic disorders or neurologic deficits of the lower limbs
- Previous surgery of the lower limbs
- Any sensory problems
- Leg length discrepancy
- Neuromuscular diseases such as multiple sclerosis
- Unilateral flexible flat foot
- Rigid flat foot
- Any lumbar spine problems
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants receive conventional therapy or a combination of core stability exercises and conventional therapy to improve foot function and balance.
3 sessions per week (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Physical therapy College - Cairo university
Cairo, Egypt
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Physical Therapy faculty, Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
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Research Team
D
Doaa Rafat Assistant professor of physical therapy - Cairo university, Assistant professor
M
Mohamed Elgendy Professor of physical therapy - Cairo university
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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