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High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Therapy Combined With Foot Core Training for Pronated Foot
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital
Summary
The objective of this trial is to assess the effects of high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy combined with foot core training targeting the intrinsic foot muscles on plantar load, static foot posture, intrinsic foot muscle morphology and intrinsic foot muscle activation in individuals with pronated foot. The main questions it aims to answer are: Question 1: To compare changes in plantar load following interventions of high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy combined with foot core training, high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy alone, and sham high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy combined with foot core training. Question 2: To compare changes in static foot posture, intrinsic foot muscle morphology, and intrinsic foot muscle activation following interventions of high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy combined with foot core training, high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy alone, and sham high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy combined with foot core training. Question 3: To assess the effects of each intervention on plantar load, static foot posture, intrinsic foot muscle morphology, and intrinsic foot muscle activation in individuals with pronated foot. Participants will undergo stimulation of their intrinsic foot muscles through high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy, and they will also be required to isometrically contract their intrinsic foot muscles during the designated exercise program. Researchers will assess the effects of high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy combined with foot core training by evaluating plantar load during walking, static foot posture, intrinsic foot muscle morphology and intrinsic foot muscle activation during walking.
Official title: Effects of High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Therapy Combined With Foot Core Training on Dynamic Foot Function in Individuals With Pronated Foot
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2024-05-15
Completion Date
2025-05-15
Last Updated
2025-03-18
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
High-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy
High-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy is applied to intrinsic foot muscles, the intensity is set to stimulate muscle contraction. 20 minutes of intervention, twice a week, and a total of 6 weeks
Foot core training
Foot core training will consist of 4 exercises with 10 repetitions per set and 3 sets per session for each exercise. Twice a week for a total of six weeks.
Sham high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy
Sham high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy is applied to intrinsic foot muscles, the intensity is unable to stimulate muscle contraction. 20 minutes of intervention, twice a week, and a total of 6 weeks
Locations (1)
National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan