RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07229079

The Effectiveness of Basic Body Awareness Therapy in Individuals With Pes Planus

The Effectiveness of Basic Body Awareness Therapy Combined With Short Foot Exercises in Individuals With Pes Planus

Sponsor

Mardin Artuklu University

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Jan 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Pes Planus

Summary

This study investigates whether adding Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT) to Short Foot Exercises (SFE) improves pes planus, balance, and body awareness in adults with flexible pes planus. Fifty participants aged 18-45 will be randomly assigned to either a BBAT + SFE group or an SFE-only control group. The interventions will last eight weeks with supervised sessions twice weekly and additional home exercises. Outcomes will be measured before, after, and two months post-intervention.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 45 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT) and a behavioral approach called Short Foot Exercises (SFE) for people with pes planus. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 45 Years.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALBasic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT)

Participants will perform Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT) combined with SFE for 8 weeks. BBAT sessions are 45 minutes, twice weekly in small groups under a certified physiotherapist. Exercises target postural control, motor coordination, body awareness, balance, and functional movement, progressing from supine to sitting, standing, and walking positions. After each BBAT session, participants perform SFE following the same progression as the Control Group.

BEHAVIORALShort Foot Exercises (SFE)

Participants will perform Short Foot Exercises (SFE) for 8 weeks. Sessions are twice weekly under physiotherapist supervision in small groups (3-8 participants) and 5 days/week at home. Exercises progress from sitting (weeks 1-2), standing (weeks 3-4), single-leg (weeks 5-6), to functional activities (weeks 7-8). Each session lasts \~20 minutes, 3 sets of 10 reps with 1-minute rest. Participants receive instruction on proper technique and adherence is monitored online