RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07286773

Biofeedback-Assisted Short Foot Exercises in Flexible Flatfoot

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Biofeedback-Assisted Short Foot Exercises in Individuals With Flexible Pes Planus: A Randomized Controlled Trial


Sponsor

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Dec 22, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of biofeedback-assisted short foot exercises and traditional short foot exercises in individuals with flexible pes planus. The study aims to determine whether adding biofeedback to short foot exercises leads to greater improvements in foot biomechanics, balance, and functional ability. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does biofeedback-assisted short foot exercise improve plantar pressure distribution and foot posture more than traditional short foot exercise? Does the use of biofeedback result in greater improvements in balance and functional ability? Researchers will compare a biofeedback-assisted short foot exercise program to a traditional short foot exercise program to evaluate their effects on plantar pressure distribution, foot posture, balance, ankle range of motion, and functional outcomes. Participants will: Be randomly assigned to either a traditional short foot exercise group or a biofeedback-assisted short foot exercise group Participate in a supervised exercise program twice per week for 6 weeks Complete pre- and post-intervention assessments, including plantar pressure analysis, balance tests, foot posture evaluation, and self-reported functional questionnaires


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 45 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

  • Voluntary participants aged 18 to 45 years
  • Diagnosis of flexible pes planus
  • No history of surgery, fracture, or psychiatric disorder

Exclusion Criteria3

  • Diagnosis of rigid pes planus
  • Age younger than 18 years or older than 45 years
  • History of psychiatric disorder or lower extremity trauma

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Interventions

OTHERBiofeedback assisted exercises

Biofeedback-assisted short foot exercise group

OTHERSupervised exercises

Short foot exercise only group


Locations(2)

İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa

Istanbul, Büyükçekmece, Turkey (Türkiye)

Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University

Istanbul, Fatih, Turkey (Türkiye)

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