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The Effectiveness of Basic Body Awareness Therapy Combined With Short Foot Exercises in Individuals With Pes Planus
Led by Mardin Artuklu University · Updated on 2025-11-17
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Pes planus is a common foot condition where the arch of the foot collapses, affecting balance and posture. Researchers are investigating whether adding Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT), a physiotherapy method that improves movement and body awareness, to Short Foot Exercises (SFE) can better improve foot arch height, foot function, gait, balance, proprioception, and plantar sensation in adults with flexible pes planus. This randomized controlled trial will include 50 participants aged 18 to 45 years. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group will receive BBAT combined with SFE, and the other group will perform SFE only. Both interventions will last eight weeks, with supervised sessions twice a week. BBAT sessions last 45 minutes and focus on postural control, motor coordination, and balance, progressing from lying down to walking. SFE sessions last about 20 minutes and progress through sitting to functional activities. Participants will also perform home exercises and adherence will be monitored online. Participants will be assessed at three times: before starting the intervention, immediately after the eight-week intervention, and two months later. Researchers will measure foot arch height using the Navicular Drop Test, balance, proprioception, light touch sensation, foot pain and disability, gait performance, and body awareness. This study aims to provide new insights into improving treatment for pes planus by combining sensory and exercise approaches.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
The Effectiveness of Basic Body Awareness Therapy in Individuals With Pes Planus
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 18-45 years
- Willing to participate in the study
- Flexible pes planus confirmed by navicular drop of 10 mm or more and positive Jack's Toe Raise Test
You will not qualify if you...
- Pain in lower extremity joints
- Obesity with BMI over 30
- Pregnancy
- Systemic, neuromuscular, or neurological disorders
- Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction preventing heel-rise test
- History of lower limb surgery
- Previous treatment for pes planus or use of foot orthoses
- Lower extremity injury in past 6 months
- Orthopedic conditions other than pes planus and mild hallux valgus (Manchester Scale C or D excluded)
- Participation in regular exercise program in past 6 months
- Prior experience with Basic Body Awareness Therapy or Short Foot Exercises before the study
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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 - 8 weeks
Participants perform Basic Body Awareness Therapy combined with Short Foot Exercises or only Short Foot Exercises under physiotherapist supervision twice a week for 8 weeks to improve foot function, balance, and body awareness.
Twice weekly visits for 8 weeks
Duration - 2 months
Participants are assessed two months after completing the intervention to evaluate lasting effects on foot function and balance.
1 follow-up visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Mardin Artuklu University
Mardin, Mardi̇n, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
F
Fatma Betül Yardımcı
B
Bahar Anaforoglu
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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