A comprehensive exercise program improves foot alignment in people with flexible flat foot: a randomised trial

Brijwasi, Tanya; Borkar, Pradeep

doi:10.1016/j.jphys.2022.11.011

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“…Our study is in line with the work of Okamura and coauthors, where it was reported that an 8-week training focused on the intrinsic muscles of the foot improved the sum of FPI-6 indicators [44]. The obtained results in the current study also agree with a randomized study by Brijwasi and colleagues where, after 6 weeks of a comprehensive exercise program including an amount of other short foot exercises, the flexible flat feet experimental group improved the navicular height and longitudinal arch angle more than active dorsiflexion and plantar flexion in the control group [45].…”

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The Rehabilitation Program Improves Balance Control in Children with Excessive Body Weight and Flat Feet by Activating the Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot: A Preliminary Study

Markowicz,

Skrobot,

Łabuć

et al. 2023

JCM

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Background: determining the appropriate rehabilitation protocol is essential to influence the correction of flat feet, e.g., by activating the intrinsic muscles of the foot. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the impact of the exercises activating the intrinsic foot muscles for postural control in children with flat feet, with normal and excessive body weight. Methods: Fifty-four children aged 7 to 12 were enrolled in the research. Forty-five children were qualified for the final evaluation. Each child in the experimental group was demonstrated an appropriate technique for performing a short foot exercise without compensation by extrinsic muscle. The participants then performed a supervised short foot training session once a week and on other days of the week under the supervision of caregivers for 6 weeks. Flat feet were scored on the foot posture index scale. A postural test was evaluated with a Biodex balance system SD. Statistical significance in the foot posture index scale and postural test were evaluated using an analysis of variance (ANOVA) with Tukey’s post-hoc test. Results: according to the six indices of the foot posture index scale, five indicators showed statistically significant improvement after rehabilitation. At the 8–12 platform mobility level, it was revealed that the excessive body weight group had significant improvements in the overall stability index and medio-lateral stability index, with eyes closed. Conclusion: our results indicate that a 6-week rehabilitation program based on the activation of the intrinsic muscles of the foot resulted in an improvement in the foot position. This, in turn, affected balance control, especially in children with excess body weight in conditions of closed eyes.

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The Rehabilitation Program Improves Balance Control in Children with Excessive Body Weight and Flat Feet by Activating the Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot: A Preliminary Study

Markowicz,

Skrobot,

Łabuć

et al. 2023

JCM

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“…Показано, що діти 3-5 років з первинними проявами функціональ-них порушень склепіння стопи у 62,8% випадків у процесі ведення м'яча переважно локально використовують внутрішню або передню частину стопи, що сприяє збільшенню фізичних навантажень на стопу, її подальшій пронації та сплощенню її склепіння (табл.2). [13,20,23].…”

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Preventive and Rehabilitation Technologies of Primary Functional Disorders of the Arch of the Foot in Children 3–5 Years Old Based on Game Exercises With Football Elements

Eduard,

Yevhen,

Olena

et al. 2024

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Introduction. According to modern data of scientists, the arches of a person's foot are formed and changed during the ontogenetic development of his organism, but the most intensive period falls on the age range from the first years of life to 6–7 years. That is why, violations and deformations of the arch of the foot occupy one of the leading places among pre-morbid and pre-morbid conditions of the musculoskeletal system of preschool children. The aim of the study is to substantiate and develop preventive and rehabilitation technologies for primary functional disorders of the arch of the foot in children 3–5 years old based on game exercises with football elements. Materials and methods. Methods: analysis, generalization and systematization of data from scientific and methodical literature; clinical and pedagogical observations; podometry; testing the physical fitness of children 3–5 years old who are engaged in game exercises with elements of football; expert assessment of learning different ways of handling the ball by children 3–5 years old who are engaged in game exercises with elements of football with primary manifestations of functional disorders of the arch of the foot; pedagogical experiment; methods of mathematical statistics. Experimental studies were conducted in the period from February 2022 to April 2023 during. The contingent of participants is 38 children aged 3–5 years who are engaged in game exercises with elements of football. The research base is the children's and youth football «Cossack League», an associate member of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Football Association. Results. The preventive and rehabilitation technology of primary functional disorders of the arch of the foot in children 3–5 years old who are engaged in game exercises with elements of football is designed for a one-year macro cycle of training and was implemented on the basis of the children's and youth football «Cossack League», which is an associate member of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Football Association. The implementation of a complex program for the prevention of primary functional disorders of the arch of young football players 3–5 years old was carried out during the preparatory, main and final stages of the annual macrocycle of training. Experimental studies testify to the effectiveness of the developed technology. Conclusions. As the main means of preventive and rehabilitation technology for primary functional disorders of the arch of the foot in children 3–5 years old who are engaged in game exercises with elements of football, varieties of morning hygienic gymnastics, therapeutic gymnastics with the use of systematic physical exercises, training classes with the use of special therapeutic exercises of health and corrective orientation; massage procedures and orthopedic measures.

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“…More recently, orthotic devices that are tailored to the structural and functional needs of individuals' feet have also emerged as effective options. Players also have access to specialized conditioning and training programs that focus on joint stability and strengthening muscles to mitigate the biomechanical issues stemming from flat feet, improving balance and stability (Brijwasi & Borkar, 2023)0. The effectiveness of such strategies in maintaining high athletic performance among basketball players is emphasized by the success of players such as Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady, and Kevin Durant.…”

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He Influence of Flat Feet on Athletic Performance: Insights from Elite Basketball Players

Zhou

2023

SHS Web Conf.

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Flat feet, a state in which the normal foot arch is reduced or collapsed. Flat feet are mainly caused by foot pain due to the collapse or loss of elasticity of the longitudinal arch of the foot caused by some reasons such as abnormal foot bone morphology, muscle atrophy, ligament contracture or chronic strain. It is mostly seen in people who are overweight or standing for a long period of time, and is caused by the ligaments and muscle legs that maintain the arch of the foot being overworked and loosened. Flat feet often lead to swelling and pain in the foot, which is especially serious after standing or walking, and at the same time, those with flat feet will lead to athletes being more prone to injuries. At present, flat feet are mainly treated by orthopedic shoes, medical sports, manipulation and fixation, and surgery.

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A comprehensive exercise program improves foot alignment in people with flexible flat foot: a randomised trial

Cited by 11 publications

References 13 publications

The Rehabilitation Program Improves Balance Control in Children with Excessive Body Weight and Flat Feet by Activating the Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot: A Preliminary Study

The Rehabilitation Program Improves Balance Control in Children with Excessive Body Weight and Flat Feet by Activating the Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot: A Preliminary Study

Preventive and Rehabilitation Technologies of Primary Functional Disorders of the Arch of the Foot in Children 3–5 Years Old Based on Game Exercises With Football Elements

He Influence of Flat Feet on Athletic Performance: Insights from Elite Basketball Players

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