Comparing Short Foot Exercises and Anti-pronation Taping for Treating Low Back Pain Linked to Over-Pronated Feet

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to compare the effects of short foot exercises and anti-pronation taping on low back pain linked to hyperpronation of the foot. Low back pain is a common musculoskeletal symptom affecting many people worldwide, caused by factors like poor posture and muscle weakness. The study investigates how abnormal foot mechanics, especially pronated feet, contribute to increased strain on the lower back and reduced range of motion, impacting daily activities. Participants will receive one of two treatments anti-pronation taping combined with conventional therapy or short foot exercises combined with conventional therapy. Anti-pronation taping Low dye taping will be applied three times per week for four weeks, while conventional therapy includes electrical stimulation, flexion exercises, and stretching. The short foot exercises group will perform specific foot strengthening exercises focused on improving arch height and balance, alongside the same conventional therapy schedule. During the study, participants will be evaluated over four weeks for changes in back and foot range of motion using a goniometer, pain levels with the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, foot posture through the Foot Posture Index, and disability with the Oswestry Disability Index. These assessments will help measure the impact of each intervention on pain relief, mobility, and foot alignment. The study is randomized with single masking and led by Riphah International University, lasting until August 2025.

Short Foot Exercises and Anti-pronation Taping on Low Back Pain Associated With Hyper Pronation