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NCT Number: NCT04283357

Comparison Of Effects Virtual Reality and Short Foot Exercises On Balance and Performance in Pes Planus

Virtual reality exercises have become increasingly popular in recent years. After the increase in usage areas in daily life, its use in healthcare has become widespread. Flatfoot is one of the orthopedic problems with high prevalence, especially in young individuals. In the literature, conservative treatment methods of flat soles are mentioned as exercise, shoe modifications, and orthotic methods. In the study, it is planned to investigate whether individuals with flat-footed virtual reality exercises contribute to conservative treatment.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of virtual reality exercises on individuals with pes planus.

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Key information

Conditions

Virtual Reality

Age range

18 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Kırıkkale University

Kirikkale, Yahşihan, 71140, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

To show whether virtual reality exercises will contribute to decrease of flat footing, improvement of balance and increase of performance of individuals with flat foot.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Have pes planus,
  • Volunteer for this study,
  • Climb 10 stairs independently,
  • Can stand one single leg

Exclusion criteria

  • History of trauma, fracture or operation of the foot, knee, and hip that will affect the foot
  • Having visual, hearing and mental problems that prevent participation in virtual reality exercises,
  • Being diagnosed with orthopedic or neurological problems that prevent standing on a single leg

Treatment and study plan

Exercise

Other

Short Foot Exercises

Virtual reality

Device

Exercise with virtual reality

Primary outcomes

  1. comparison of exercise and virtual reality treatment on balance

    Time frame: 15 minute

    Y balance test measure with second (sn)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Effect of exercise on performance

    Time frame: 10 minute

    10 step test measure with minute

  2. Navicular Drop Test

    Time frame: 5 minute

    Measure of navicular tubercul from floor measure with santimeter(cm)

  3. Femoral anteversion test

    Time frame: 5 minute

    measure of hip internal rotation movement actively measure with universal goniometer (degree)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hacettepe University

Other

Collaborators

  • Kırıkkale University

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Virtual Reality on Pes Planus

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Feb 25, 2020
Registry last updated
Jul 30, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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