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Immediate Effects of Myofascial Release Techniques on Balance in Young Adults With Pes Planus

NCT06037746 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 24

Last updated 2023-09-18

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Summary

The plantar fascia is a thick, multi-layered, non-elastic fibrous tissue band that extends along the plantar surface of the foot.The configuration of the plantar fascia is generally considered as a dense, longitudinally arranged fiber band divided into medial, central, and lateral components. The most significant functional role of the plantar fascia is to maintain the arch structure of the foot, providing a stable support base while standing and absorbing dynamic reaction forces during walking.Pes planus is a rather general term with many definitions. Staheli described pes planus as a "foot with a broad base of support," commonly known as flatfoot in layman's terms. In a study involving 80 female participants aged 65 and older, 90% of foot deformities observed while standing were identified as pes planus. Generally, pes planus is a condition characterized by excessive pronation of the rear part of the foot and a lowering of the medial longitudinal arch. During the push-off phase of walking, the pronation moment generated by the ground reaction force flattens the arch as the subtalar joint rotation combines. The shift in position in the talus bone causes the navicular bone to drop. The plantar calcaneonavicular ligament tightens, and the tibialis posterior muscle lengthens. Abnormalities in the bones of the foot, dysfunction of the tibialis posterior muscle, Achilles tendon shortening, or muscle weakness can contribute to pes planus. Individuals with pes planus may experience foot and leg pain with exercise, physical activity, and prolonged walking, which can limit their level of physical activity. Research has examined the relationship between pes planus and various physical parameters, and it has been found that one of these parameters, balance, is negatively affected by the presence of pes planus.

Conditions

  • Flat Foot

Interventions

OTHER

Graston

For the application, the individual was asked to lie face down, flex the knee to 90 degrees and release the ankle. The therapist took a position next to the individual on the side to be treated. Application was applied to the entire plantar fascia for 10 minutes in the longitudinal, vertical and oblique directions.

OTHER

Percussive massage

For the application, the individual was asked to lie face down, flex the knee to 90 degrees and release the ankle. The therapist took a position next to the individual on the side to be treated. Application was applied to the entire plantar fascia for 5 minutes in all directions without being bound to a single direction.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istanbul Gelisim University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
25 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-03-25
Primary Completion
2022-12-25
Completion
2023-03-25

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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