Effects of Short Foot Exercise on Knee Pain, Muscle Tone, Balance, and Quality of Life in Flexible Flatfoot Patients

The Effects of Short Foot Exercises on Knee Muscle Tone, Knee Pain and Function, Balance, and Quality of Life in Patients with Flexible Flat Foot with Knee Pain

This study was a clinical trial to investigate the effects of Short Foot Exercise (SFE) and standard physical therapy on knee muscle tone, knee pain and function, balance ability, and quality of life in adults with flexible flat feet and knee pain.

This study aims to determine whether strengthening foot intrinsic muscles through SFE can reduce knee pain, improve muscle function, enhance balance, and improve quality of life in individuals with flexible flatfoot. Results may provide evidence-based rehabilitation strategies for managing knee pain in these patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• BMI (Body Mass Index): If between 18 and 25 kg/m²
• Litigation period: If knee pain lasted for more than 6 weeks
• Navicular drop test: If it was 10 mm or more
• Numerical assessment scale: If knee pain was 4 or more
• Health status: If you are a person without health problems and are trying to participate in the experiment

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of knee surgery: If you have had knee surgery
• Treatment history: If you have received physical therapy for knee pain in the 4 weeks before the start of the study
• Mental status: If you have a psychological disorder that may interfere with your participation in the study
• Injury status: If you have a current serious injury affecting the lower extremity joints and foot
• Lower extremity alignment abnormalities and specific conditions: If you have structural flat foot, scoliosis
• Diseases and other conditions: If you have diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or menopause
• Neurological disorders: If you have experienced a neurological disorder within the past 6 months