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VOL. 3, ISSUE 3 (2021)
Effectiveness of foot intrinsic muscle strengthening exercises on foot function index in overweight individuals with flat feet: Pre-post experimental study
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Simran Shaikh, Siddhi Tendulkar
Abstract
Background: Flat feet is a common problem in overweight individuals. Due to increased weight, there is uneven distribution of weight on the foot which leads to various forms of foot pain, disability in young age which then causes number problems in further life. It causes problems throughout the skeletal structure. Objectives: The aim of this study was to find the effect of foot intrinsic muscle strengthening exercises on foot function index in overweight individuals with flat feet. Methods: 19 participants with flat feet between the age group 18-30 years were selected. The subjects were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Navicular drop test was done prior to assess for flat feet. The protocol for strengthening exercises was started. Each participant was assessed for Foot Function Index and MMT on 1st day that is pre intervention, at 3rd week, and at 6th week that is post intervention. Results: Mean values for Pre FFI was18.89 and mean value for Post FFI was 12.89. Statistical analysis for FFI showed p value <0.0001 which is extremely significant. Conclusion: This study shows that foot intrinsic muscle strengthening exercises are effective in improving foot function index in overweight individuals with flat feet.
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Pages:39-41
How to cite this article:
Simran Shaikh, Siddhi Tendulkar "Effectiveness of foot intrinsic muscle strengthening exercises on foot function index in overweight individuals with flat feet: Pre-post experimental study ". International Journal of Educational Research and Studies, Vol 3, Issue 3, 2021, Pages 39-41
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