Corrective exercise for intrinsic foot muscles versus the extrinsic muscles to rehabilitate flat foot curving in adolescents: randomized-controlled trial

Gheitasi, Mehdi; Maleki, Masoumeh; Bayattork, Mohammad

doi:10.1007/s11332-021-00808-w

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“…According to recent studies, practicing short foot exercises can enhance balance in those with flexible flat feet as well as the intrinsic foot muscles' level of activation [34]. According to multiple research studies, the towel curl exercise was less beneficial than the short foot exercise for enhancing both static and dynamic balance [11].…”

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“…Pronation, fasciitis, sprains, and injuries of other body parts are more prevalent whenever the foot's intrinsic muscles are weak. [10][11][12][13] Therefore, the intrinsic foot muscle (IFM) training is considered relevant to maintaining the core system of the foot [14,15]. It is thought that the short foot exercise (SFE) is more selective when it comes to excessive pronation and postural balance.…”

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Effect of short-foot exercise on dynamic balance of subject with acquired flat foot: Telerehabilitation single case study

Dewir,

El Laithy

2024

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Introduction and objectives. A flat foot may significantly cause impairment of an individual's ability, ligamentous laxity, pronated foot, equines foot deformity, tibial torsional deformity, and the presence of the accessory navicular bone. This study aims to evaluate the effect of the short foot exercise (SFE) on foot posture (pronated foot), foot biomechanics, and dynamic balance in a patient with symptomatic flexible flat foot. Telerehabilitation has developed to refer to the provision of rehabilitation services at a distance through the use of electronic information and communication technologies. It is part of both the broader range of telemedicine activities. Material and methods. A 44-year-old male was diagnosed with right flat foot five years ago, after fracturing the lower end of his fibula which was treated with a plaster cast for 6 weeks, have trained with short foot exercise (SFE) for 4 weeks and have been assessed by navicular bone test (NBT), foot posture index (FPI), and Y-balance test (YBT) to assess foot posture and dynamic balance pre- and post-training. Results. There is an increase in dynamic balance, a decrease in measurement differences in the navicular bone test, and a change in foot position from a highly pronated foot to a normal. Conclusions. Short-foot exercises improve foot position, foot biomechanics, and dynamic balance for patients with excessively pronated feet.

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Effect of short-foot exercise on dynamic balance of subject with acquired flat foot: Telerehabilitation single case study

Dewir,

El Laithy

2024

Fiz Pol

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The effect of game-based intervention on locomotor skills of female students aged 9–11 years with flat foot

Rahmanifar,

Ebrahimi,

Davoodeh

et al. 2024

Sport Sci Health

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Efficacy of Functional Re-Education as a Treatment for Infantile Flexible Flatfoot: Systematic Review

Molina-García,

Banwell,

Álvarez-Salvago

et al. 2024

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Background: Flexible pediatric flatfoot is an anatomical presentation of the foot that is common in children, and its functional impact raises long-term uncertainty. Functional re-education includes strengthening and stretching exercises for the intrinsic and extrinsic musculature of the foot, proposed as an effective conservative treatment. However, to date, there is no systematic review examining its effectiveness in the pediatric population. This systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of functional re-education as a conservative treatment for flexible pediatric flatfoot, determining which exercises are most effective. Methods: A search (PROSPERO: CRD42023391030) was conducted across six databases, resulting in an initial total of 327 studies. Of these, 11 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) met the inclusion criteria, resulting in a sample of 419 children aged 6 to 14 years with a diagnosis of flexible flatfoot. The evaluated studies present variations in diagnostic criteria, types of exercises, and treatment duration. Results: The results indicate that functional re-education is effective in improving the symptomatology and functionality of the foot in children. In particular, exercises targeting the intrinsic musculature proved to be among the most effective treatments, improving the structural development of the medial longitudinal arch. The reviewed literature recommends a minimum treatment duration of eight weeks. Conclusions: Functional re-education represents an effective conservative treatment option for flexible flatfoot in children, positioning it as the treatment of choice for this condition.

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Corrective exercise for intrinsic foot muscles versus the extrinsic muscles to rehabilitate flat foot curving in adolescents: randomized-controlled trial

Cited by 4 publications

References 27 publications

Effect of short-foot exercise on dynamic balance of subject with acquired flat foot: Telerehabilitation single case study

Effect of short-foot exercise on dynamic balance of subject with acquired flat foot: Telerehabilitation single case study

The effect of game-based intervention on locomotor skills of female students aged 9–11 years with flat foot

Efficacy of Functional Re-Education as a Treatment for Infantile Flexible Flatfoot: Systematic Review

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