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Biomechanical and Viscoelastic Properties of Plantar Fascia in Pregnant Women-Pilot Study

NCT05318001 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 172

Last updated 2025-03-24

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Summary

The feet, which are support surfaces, are adapted to the physiological relaxation and biomechanical changes that occur during pregnancy. In this adaptation, it has not been objectively clarified how the plantar fascia, which plays a very important role in maintaining the height of the plantar arch, undergoes a change. Therefore, the aim of this pilot study is to investigate the normative values of trimester-specific biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of the plantar fascia, which adapts to changes in foot structure during pregnancy.

Conditions

  • Pregnant Women

Interventions

OTHER

Evaluation of biomechanics and viscoelastic properties of plantar fascia

The biomechanical (Tone-Hz, Stiffness-N/m and decrement) and viscoelastic (creep and relaxation time-ms) properties of the plantar fascia will be measured in the side lying position. Measurements will be made with the ankle in neutral position.

OTHER

Evaluation of Foot Morphological Characteristics

Foot length and width will be measured.

OTHER

Evaluation of navıcular mobility

The amount of navicular drop of both feet will be measured.

OTHER

Evaluation of Foot Posture

Foot posture will be evaluated according to Foot Posture Index.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-05-01
Primary Completion
2024-05-15
Completion
2024-08-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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