Can wrapping or massaging your calves fix flat feet?
NCT ID NCT06707844
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
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 balance, arch height, and ankle movement over three weeks.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Tissue flossing and myofascial release (manual therapy techniques)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a simple, non-drug therapy to ease pain and improve mobility in people with flat feet.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapies are short-term and may not provide lasting relief.
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Locations
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Margalla Rehabilitation Center
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 46000, Pakistan