| The Effect of Eight Weeks of Corrective Exercises on Proprioception in Children with Flat Feet |
| Paper ID : 1017-SPORTCONGRESS (R1) |
| Authors |
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vasee jahanpanah *1, ebrahim Mohammad Ali Nasab Firuz Jah2, Morteza Homayoun Nia Firuz Jah3 1Instructor of Physical Education 2Assistant Professor, Department of Sports Physiology and Corrective Movements, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Urmia University 3Department of Physical Education, Farhangian University |
| Abstract |
| Introduction: One of the most important deformities in humans involves the foot, and flexible flatfoot is a type of flatfoot in terms of correctability, in which the medial longitudinal arch flattens under weight-bearing, affecting the foot’s mechanics . Studies have shown that proprioception can be trained, and programs that include exercises to enhance proprioceptive ability lead to improvements in functional movements. To achieve this, exercises that actively engage the proprioceptive system should be utilized . Therefore, selecting an optimal training method is important for the prevention and treatment of foot disorders. Accordingly, the aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of eight weeks of corrective exercises on proprioception in children with flat feet. Methods: In this semi-experimental study, 30 boys with flat feet, aged 10 to 12 years, were purposefully selected and randomly assigned to two equal groups of 15, consisting of a corrective exercise group and a control group. All participants underwent a pre-test, which included assessment of the foot arch and proprioception and after the intervention, a post-test was conducted for both groups. Results: Data were analyzed using ANCOVA, Mann–Whitney, and Wilcoxon tests in SPSS 25. The findings of the present study indicated that the implementation of the corrective exercise program led to a significant improvement in foot arch (P ≤ 0.05) and proprioception (P ≤ 0.05) in children with flat feet. Conclusion: Based on the findings of the present study, it appears that corrective exercises can be used to improve flat feet in children aged 10 to 12 years. |
| Keywords |
| Corrective exercises, flat feet, proprioception |
| Status: Abstract Accepted (Poster Presentation) |
