Flatfoot

This study follows 208 adults who are scheduled for foot or ankle reconstruction surgery using the Io-Fix system, a device designed to stabilize bones during healing. The goal is to measure how well the bones fuse and how patients recover, using X-rays and health questionnaires. …

This trial tests whether custom-fitted supportive socks with built-in insoles, combined with a foot exercise program, can improve foot posture, walking ability, and comfort in children aged 5 to 12 with flexible flat feet. One group wears the socks for 6-8 hours daily plus exerci…

This study investigates whether combining high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy with foot core training can improve foot function in adults with flatfoot (pronated foot). Participants receive either the combined therapy, electromagnetic therapy alone, or a sham treatment…

This completed trial tested a digital strength and balance programme called Keep-On-Keep-Up (KOKU) in 202 older adults aged 60 and older. Participants used the app for 12 weeks alongside standard care, while a comparison group received only standard care leaflets. The main goal w…

This study tested a special balance training program for people with incomplete spinal cord injury who are at high risk of falling. The training involved unexpected pushes or pulls to trigger a stepping response, with some participants also receiving electrical stimulation to hel…

This study tested whether a hand-held dynamometer (a small device) can accurately measure the strength of a key foot muscle (the posterior tibial tendon) in healthy adults. Researchers compared results from the hand-held device to a larger, more precise machine. If proven reliabl…

This completed Phase 3 trial tested whether a combination of lactulose (a medicine) and virtual Tai-Chi (a gentle exercise) could reduce falls and other serious events in 230 people with cirrhosis and portal hypertension. Participants were randomly assigned to different sequences…

This three-year study tested whether wrestling shoes with built-in arch support can prevent flatfoot in adolescent male wrestlers. 88 boys aged 11 were randomly assigned to wear either arch-support shoes or standard wrestling shoes. Researchers checked foot shape and pressure eac…

This study tested two hands-on treatments—tissue flossing (wrapping the calf with a band) and myofascial release (deep massage)—to see which better helps young adults with flat feet. 44 people aged 18-25 with flexible flat feet and calf pain took part. The goal was to improve bal…

This trial tests whether adding trunk (core) stabilization exercises to a standard foot exercise program can improve dynamic balance and foot function in young adults with pronated (flat) feet. Thirty participants aged 18–25 with bilateral flat feet will be randomly assigned to e…

This study looks at whether core stability exercises can improve foot arch height and balance in people with flexible flat feet. Researchers will measure changes in foot structure, balance, and ankle function in 40 adults aged 18 to 39. The goal is to find a simple exercise appro…

This study tested whether a combination of two exercise methods (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and spiral muscle chain training) can improve posture, spinal flexibility, and back muscle endurance in teenagers aged 13 to 18 with spinal curvature issues like scoliosis o…

This study looked at whether core stability exercises (like planks and bridges) can help adults with flexible flat feet. 85 people aged 18-30 took part, doing either core exercises or standard foot exercises. Researchers measured foot posture, function, and leg alignment before a…

This study tested two different strengths of a numbing medicine called chloroprocaine in 164 children having hernia repair or flat foot surgery. The goal was to see if the medicine could block pain during the operation without needing extra painkillers. The results help doctors c…

This study tested whether specific foot muscle exercises could help adults with flat feet (pes planus) feel less pain and move better. Sixty-six people aged 20 to 45 took part. One group did foot exercises like toe curls and towel gathering, while the other group received standar…

This study looked at two types of exercises for teenagers with flat feet: one focusing on the small muscles inside the foot, and the other on larger leg muscles. Over 8 weeks, 33 teens did these exercises to see which helped more with foot posture, strength, balance, and daily fu…

This study tested two types of foot exercises in 32 teenagers with flat feet (pes planus). Participants did either classic foot exercises or foot core exercises for 12-15 minutes, twice a week for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if these exercises could reduce pain, improve balance,…

This study looked at whether custom-made insoles, created with 3D printing or computer-controlled machines, can help people with flexible flat feet. Forty adults aged 18 to 55 who had not used custom insoles recently took part. The researchers measured changes in foot pain, disab…

This study tested short foot exercises and joint mobilization in 45 young adults with flat feet (pes planus). Participants were split into three groups: one did stretching and short foot exercises, one did stretching plus subtalar joint mobilization, and one did both. The goal wa…

This study looked at whether different exercise approaches can improve balance and foot movement in adults with flat feet (pes planus). Forty participants with mild to moderate flat feet did mobility, stability, and stretching exercises. Researchers measured balance using tests l…

This observational study looks at how different foot arch heights—flat, high, or normal—affect leg muscle tone, strength, and balance in healthy young adults aged 18 to 25. Participants are grouped by arch type and undergo tests for static and dynamic balance, muscle tone, and st…

This study looked at how flatfoot (pes planus) changes the way people walk on flat ground and uphill. Researchers measured walking speed, step length, and hip movement in 30 healthy adults aged 18–35. The goal was to better understand these changes and help design better rehab pr…

This study compares two types of hands-on therapy for people with flexible flat feet who are physically active. One group gets joint-focused mobilization, another gets soft-tissue release, and a control group gets no treatment. Researchers will measure balance, ankle flexibility,…

This completed study looked at 151 children with common postural conditions like flat feet, knock knees, or scoliosis. Researchers used wearable motion sensors and clinical tests to measure balance and motor control, then compared the results to healthy children. The goal was to …

This study looked at how flat feet (pes planus) affect the thickness and flexibility of two key foot tendons: the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon. Researchers compared 93 adults aged 18-45 with flat feet to healthy volunteers. They used ultrasound and a special device to measu…

This observational study looked at 41 adults with flat feet (pes planus) to see if heel muscle endurance is linked to balance sway while standing on one leg. Participants performed a heel rise test and stood on one leg with eyes open and closed while a sensor measured their sway.…

This study looked at 30 adolescents aged 12-18 to see how foot posture and toe strength relate to balance. Researchers measured foot shape, toe muscle strength, and how well participants could keep their balance. The goal was to understand these connections better, not to test an…