High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Therapy Combined With Foot Core Training for Pronated Foot
Effects of High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Therapy Combined With Foot Core Training on Dynamic Foot Function in Individuals With Pronated Foot
National Taiwan University Hospital
30 participants
May 15, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The objective of this trial is to assess the effects of high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy combined with foot core training targeting the intrinsic foot muscles on plantar load, static foot posture, intrinsic foot muscle morphology and intrinsic foot muscle activation in individuals with pronated foot. The main questions it aims to answer are: Question 1: To compare changes in plantar load following interventions of high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy combined with foot core training, high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy alone, and sham high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy combined with foot core training. Question 2: To compare changes in static foot posture, intrinsic foot muscle morphology, and intrinsic foot muscle activation following interventions of high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy combined with foot core training, high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy alone, and sham high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy combined with foot core training. Question 3: To assess the effects of each intervention on plantar load, static foot posture, intrinsic foot muscle morphology, and intrinsic foot muscle activation in individuals with pronated foot. Participants will undergo stimulation of their intrinsic foot muscles through high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy, and they will also be required to isometrically contract their intrinsic foot muscles during the designated exercise program. Researchers will assess the effects of high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy combined with foot core training by evaluating plantar load during walking, static foot posture, intrinsic foot muscle morphology and intrinsic foot muscle activation during walking.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Age ≥ 20 years old
- Navicular drop test ≥ 10 mm
- Foot Posture Index ≥ 6
- Foot and ankle range of motion within normal limits
Exclusion Criteria6
- Rigid flatfoot
- Any congenital deformity of lower extremity
- Leg length discrepancy > 10 mm
- Lower extremity injuries or surgeries in recent 6 months
- Neurological deficits
- Contraindications of high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy: pregnancy, unhealed wound, implanted electronic devices or other metal implants
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Interventions
High-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy is applied to intrinsic foot muscles, the intensity is set to stimulate muscle contraction. 20 minutes of intervention, twice a week, and a total of 6 weeks
Foot core training will consist of 4 exercises with 10 repetitions per set and 3 sets per session for each exercise. Twice a week for a total of six weeks.
Sham high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy is applied to intrinsic foot muscles, the intensity is unable to stimulate muscle contraction. 20 minutes of intervention, twice a week, and a total of 6 weeks
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NCT06401954