Simple foot exercises may help flat feet pain and balance
NCT ID NCT07426887
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
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 standard physical therapy. Researchers measured pain, balance, and foot function before and after treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- intrinsic foot muscle exercises
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these simple exercises could offer a drug-free way to reduce pain and improve balance and foot function in people with flat feet.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with no long-term follow-up. Results may not apply to everyone, and exercises require consistent effort.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Imran Idrees Teaching Hospital
Sialkot, Punjab Province, 51310, Pakistan
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