Flat feet fix? short foot exercises and mobilization show promise in small trial
NCT ID NCT07107763
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
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 was to see if these treatments could improve balance and movement. The trial has completed, and results are pending.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- short foot exercise and subtalar joint mobilization
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these simple exercises could offer a drug-free way to improve balance and daily function in people with flat feet.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 45 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the exercises may not work for all types of flat feet.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kırşehir Ahi Evran University
Kırşehir, Turkey (Türkiye)
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