Effects of Hip-Based Versus Knee-Based Exercises on Medial Longitudinal Arch, Dynamic Balance, and Muscle Strength in Flexible Flatfoot

Effects of Hip-Based Versus Knee-Based Exercises on Medial Longitudinal Arch, Dynamic Balance, and Muscle Strength in Flexible Flatfoot

This study aims to compare the effects of hip-based and knee-based exercise interventions on medial longitudinal arch height, dynamic balance, and lower limb muscle strength in individuals with flexible flat feet. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: one receiving hip-focused strengthening and stretching exercises, and the other receiving knee-focused exercises, while both groups will perform a common set of foot intrinsic exercises. The intervention will be conducted over 6 weeks. Outcomes will be measured pre- and post- intervention and in the middle of intervention to determine which approach is more effective in improving foot stability and functional performance.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Give verbal or written consent to enter the study.
• People without any pain and in the age group of about 25-40 years.
• People in the category of normal to obese BMI.
• People whose value of navicular drop above 10mm.

Exclusion Criteria:

• People having any surgical procedure on the lower limb.
• People using any kind of orthosis.
• If the difference between the length of both legs is more than 1.1cm.
• People having any disease like diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, plantar fasciitis or sciatica.
• People having any injury within 6 months.