Strengthening foot and hip muscles in overweight women with foot pronation issues
Effects of Intrinsic Foot Muscle With and Without Hip Abductor Muscle Strengthening Training in Overweight Females With Pronation Distortion Syndrome
This study is testing whether strengthening foot and hip muscles can help overweight women with foot pronation feel better and improve their posture.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 48 (estimated) |
| Ages | 30 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT06761040 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effects of intrinsic foot muscle training combined with hip abductor muscle strengthening on overweight females suffering from pronation distortion syndrome. The study will involve a randomized clinical trial design with a sample of 48 women aged 30-35 years, focusing on improving postural alignment and reducing pain associated with excessive foot pronation. Data will be collected from Ganga Ram Hospital and Mukhtara Rafique Welfare Hospital using convenient sampling techniques to assess the effectiveness of the interventions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are overweight females aged 30-35 years who exhibit signs of foot pronation.
Not a fit: Patients with other deformities, a BMI outside the overweight range, or a history of lower extremity surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved foot and hip muscle strength, reducing pain and enhancing mobility for overweight women with pronation distortion syndrome.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited information on similar studies, the approach of combining muscle strengthening interventions for postural issues has shown promise in related research.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 30-35 years * Female gender * BMI of overweight women (25-29.9) * Foot pronation on observation * Navicular Drop Test more than 10mm (measured in weight bearing and non-weight bearing positions distance between ground and navicular tuberosity and difference calculated).(16) * Increased Q angle :females 15-18 Exclusion Criteria: * • Other deformities such as tarsal coalition and vertical talus. * BMI underweight,normal ,obese. * Any history of surgery involving both lower extremities. * Neuromuscular disorder(GBS,MG,Muscular dystrophies extremities.).
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- Ganga Ram Hospital — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Rabiya Noor, PHD — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Iqbal Tariq, Phd
- Email: iqbal.tariq@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03338236752
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.