Effects of sand exercises on foot posture and balance in children with pronated feet
Effects of Sand Exercise Program On Foot Posture , Navicular Drop and Dynamic Balance in Children With Pronated Foot
This study is testing if a special exercise program using sand and towel curls can help improve foot posture and balance in children aged 6 to 11 who have flat feet.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years to 11 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab) |
| Trial ID | NCT06955039 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial investigates the impact of a sand exercise program combined with towel curl exercises on foot posture and dynamic balance in children aged 6 to 11 years with pronated feet. The study will involve 20 participants divided into experimental and control groups, with the experimental group performing sand activities alongside towel curls three times a week for eight weeks. Assessments of foot posture, navicular drop, and balance will be conducted at baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks using various standardized tests. The goal is to evaluate the effectiveness of sand training in improving foot health in affected children.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 6 to 11 years with bilateral pronated feet and no recent foot injuries.
Not a fit: Patients with current foot pain, recent lower limb injuries, or congenital abnormalities may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could enhance foot posture and balance in children with pronated feet, potentially preventing long-term complications.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific combination of sand training and towel curls in children with pronated feet is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged \[6-11\] years with bilateral pronated feet. * Both gender * No recent foot injury or lower extremity pain from last six months * Has no history of foot and ankle surgery lifetime * All eligible children were assessed with the Feiss line method Exclusion Criteria: * the presence of pain in the foot at the time of physical examination * injury to the lower limbs, such as musculoskeletal injuries, during the previous 6 months congenital structural abnormalities, cerebral palsy, motor dysfunction prior surgery affecting the foot
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab
- Rising Sun Institute — Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Eishah M Saeed, MS-PPT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: IMRAN Amjad, PHD
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 9233224390125
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.