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Effects of Hip-Based Versus Knee-Based Exercises on Medial Longitudinal Arch, Dynamic Balance, and Muscle Strength in Flexible Flatfoot
Led by University of Faisalabad · Updated on 2026-05-08
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
13 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This study aims to compare the effects of hip-based and knee-based exercise interventions on medial longitudinal arch height, dynamic balance, and lower limb muscle strength in individuals with flexible flat feet. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: one receiving hip-focused strengthening and stretching exercises, and the other receiving knee-focused exercises, while both groups will perform a common set of foot intrinsic exercises. The intervention will be conducted over 6 weeks. Outcomes will be measured pre- and post- intervention and in the middle of intervention to determine which approach is more effective in improving foot stability and functional performance.
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Official Title
Effects of Hip-Based Versus Knee-Based Exercises on Medial Longitudinal Arch, Dynamic Balance, and Muscle Strength in Flexible Flatfoot
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Give verbal or written consent to enter the study.
- Aged between 25 and 40 years.
- Have no pain.
- Have a body mass index (BMI) from normal to obese.
- Have a navicular drop measurement above 10 mm.
You will not qualify if you...
- Have had any surgical procedure on the lower limb.
- Currently using any kind of orthosis.
- Have a leg length difference greater than 1.1 cm.
- Have diseases such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, plantar fasciitis, or sciatica.
- Have had any injury within the past 6 months.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Madinah Teaching Hospital
Faisalābad, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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Research Team
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Dr Izza Ayub; PT Assistant Professor
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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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