Effects of Sensorimotor Technique and Short Foot Exercises on Flat Foot and Foot Posture in Children Ages 7 to 12

What this Trial Is About

Pes planus, or flat foot, is a common condition where the arch of the foot is flattened, affecting the foots alignment and how weight is distributed during walking. This research aims to evaluate how a sensorimotor technique program combined with short foot exercises influences navicular drop and foot posture in school children aged 7 to 12 years. The study will test whether these exercises can improve foot posture and function in children with flat feet. The study involves two groups of children with flat feet one group will perform short foot exercises focusing on strengthening the foot arch, including exercises like heel raises and toe curls. The other group will perform sensorimotor techniques designed to stimulate sensory inputs like touch and balance to improve motor responses. These interventions will be carried out over six weeks, with assessments at the start, three weeks, and at the end of the six weeks. Participants will have their foot posture and navicular drop measured using standardized tests. Researchers will also assess foot flexibility over the six-week period. Data will be collected through questionnaires and physical tests to monitor changes. The study is randomized and single-blinded, and it will include 22 children from a school in Lahore. The total study duration per participant is six weeks, during which their response to the exercises will be closely monitored.

Sensorimotor Technique on Navicular Drop in School Going Children