Foot and Lower Extremity Exercises in Adolescents With Pes Planovalgus

Comparison of the Effects of Foot and Lower Extremity Strengthening Exercises in Adolescents With Pes Planovalgus

The study aims to determine and compare the effects of 8-week intrinsic foot muscle-strengthening exercises and lower extremity strengthening exercises in adolescents with pes planovalgus.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age between the 12-18 years,
• Foot posture index-6 score > 6,
• Navicular drop test value > 1 cm,
• Body mass index between 18.5 - 25 kg/m2,
• Children with flexible pes planovalgus

Exclusion Criteria:

• Presence of any pathology that prevents participation in exercises
• Diagnosis of any neurological, psychological, or metabolic disease
• History of orthopedic surgery
• Use of insoles in the last 1 year
• Leg length discrepancy and scoliosis