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Can wrapping or massaging your calves fix flat feet?

NCT ID NCT06707844

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

44 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 25 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-25 years. * Having normal BMI ranging from 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m² * Having flexible flat feet, defined as a navicular drop test value of ≥10 mm * Must have pain in the calf muscles or ankle joint, with a NPRS score of ≥3 * Must have limited ankle dorsiflexion ROM, defined as ≤10° of dorsiflexion Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with rigid flatfoot * History of ankle or calf muscle injury or surgery within the last 6 months * Individuals with latex allergy * Individuals having any lumbo-pelvic, hip, knee and ankle pathologies such as fractures, dislocations, degenerative diseases etc. * Any neurological disease * Pregnant females * Individuals with BMI greater than or equal to 25.0 kg/m² * Ongoing use of medications such as muscle relaxants or anti-inflammatory drugs * Involved in athletic training

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Conditions

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flatfoot

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Pes planus

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Margalla Rehabilitation Center

    Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 46000, Pakistan

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