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Biofeedback-Assisted Short Foot Exercises in Flexible Flatfoot
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of biofeedback-assisted short foot exercises and traditional short foot exercises in individuals with flexible pes planus. The study aims to determine whether adding biofeedback to short foot exercises leads to greater improvements in foot biomechanics, balance, and functional ability. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does biofeedback-assisted short foot exercise improve plantar pressure distribution and foot posture more than traditional short foot exercise? Does the use of biofeedback result in greater improvements in balance and functional ability? Researchers will compare a biofeedback-assisted short foot exercise program to a traditional short foot exercise program to evaluate their effects on plantar pressure distribution, foot posture, balance, ankle range of motion, and functional outcomes. Participants will: Be randomly assigned to either a traditional short foot exercise group or a biofeedback-assisted short foot exercise group Participate in a supervised exercise program twice per week for 6 weeks Complete pre- and post-intervention assessments, including plantar pressure analysis, balance tests, foot posture evaluation, and self-reported functional questionnaires
Official title: Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Biofeedback-Assisted Short Foot Exercises in Individuals With Flexible Pes Planus: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2025-12-22
Completion Date
2026-10-22
Last Updated
2026-02-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Biofeedback assisted exercises
Biofeedback-assisted short foot exercise group
Supervised exercises
Short foot exercise only group
Locations (2)
İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
Istanbul, Büyükçekmece, Turkey (Türkiye)
Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University
Istanbul, Fatih, Turkey (Türkiye)