Effect of Myofascial Release in Addition to Foot Core Exercises in Young Adults With Asymptomatic Flexible Pes Planus
Pes Planus
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Pes Planus focused on measuring Pes Planus, Foot Core Exercises, Myofascial Release, Foam Rolling
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Be between the ages of 18-25, Bilateral navicular drop distance of 10 mm or more, Bilateral asymptomatic flexible pes planus, Volunteering to participate in the study and being able to continue. Exclusion Criteria: Musculoskeletal disorders other than pes planus, Having chronic ankle instability, Any lower extremity injury in the last 6 months, Receiving a treatment related to pes planus in the last 6 months, Use of insoles.
Sites / Locations
- Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Foam Roller+Foot Core Exercises Group
Foot Core Exercises Group
Participants in the foam roller+exercise group underwent foam roller application, which is a self-myofascial release method, 2 days a week for 6 weeks in addition to exercises. Medium-hard foam rollers were used in the applications. Foam roller application was performed on thoracolumbar fascia, iliotibial band, hamstring, gastro-soleus, peroneals and plantar fascia for 60 seconds on each region. A metronome was used to determine the rhythm during foam roller application. The rhythm of the metronome was set to 60 beats per minute (60 rpm). When determining the amount of load on the tissue, the participants were told to give the maximum amount of load possible.
The foot core exercises in the treatment program for young adults with pes planus were taught to the participants one by one. It was checked that each exercise in the program was performed correctly by the participants. An exercise brochure was prepared and given to all participants so that the participants could learn the exercises better and perform them correctly. The exercise program follow-up of the participants and gradual progression of the difficulty levels were performed by the responsible researcher. The exercises were performed two days a week for six weeks under the supervision of the researcher. On the other days, the exercise program follow-up was checked daily via an online platform.