Flat feet fix? simple exercises may boost balance
NCT ID NCT05549063
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
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 like the Star Excursion Balance Test and the Berg Balance Test. The goal was to see if these exercises could help people with flat feet feel steadier and move better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- exercise (mobility, stability, and stretching exercises)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward simple exercise routines to improve balance and reduce fall risk in people with flat feet.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants. Results may not apply to everyone with flat feet, and exercise benefits can vary widely.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bahçeşehir University
Istanbul, 34070, Turkey (Türkiye)
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