Effects of Foot and Hip Muscle Strengthening Exercises in Overweight Women with Pronation Distortion Syndrome

What this Trial Is About

Pronation distortion syndrome is a common postural problem affecting the lower leg, often causing pain and disturbances in the foot and leg areas. This condition involves inward and downward rotation of certain foot bones, leading to flat feet and altered body balance. Researchers are studying overweight women aged 30 to 35 with this syndrome to understand the effects of specific muscle training methods on their condition. The study compares intrinsic foot muscle training alone versus combined intrinsic foot and hip abductor muscle strengthening exercises. The intrinsic foot muscle training includes toe spread and toe extension exercises performed progressively from sitting to one-leg standing positions over six weeks. The combined training adds resisted hip abduction exercises and uses shoe insoles and muscle stretching for support. These interventions are done three times per week for six weeks. Participants will be assessed using tools like a goniometer to measure joint angles, a Numeric Pain Rating Scale to track pain levels, and the Navicular Drop Test to evaluate foot posture at the start and after four weeks. Researchers will also use a functional scale to assess lower limb abilities. Data will be analyzed to see how the exercises impact foot posture, pain, and function. The study involves 48 women recruited from two hospitals using convenient sampling.

Intrinsic Foot Muscle With and Without Hip Abductor Muscle Strengthening Training in Overweight Females