NCT06955039

Effects of Sand Exercise Program On Foot Posture , Navicular Drop and Dynamic Balance in Children With Pronated Foot

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 20 (actual)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 6 Years – 11 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This randomized controlled trial investigates the effects of combining sand training with navicular drop interventions on foot posture and dynamic balance in children aged 6-11 with pronated feet. Pronated foot posture, marked by inward foot rolling and a lowered arch, can impair gait and balance. Early intervention is key to preventing long-term issues. Twenty participants will be divided into experimental and control groups. Over eight weeks, the experimental group will perform sand and towel curl exercises, while the control group will do towel curls only. Foot posture, navicular drop, and balance will be assessed using the FPI-6, Navicular Drop Test, Y Balance Test, and Feiss Line Test at baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks. The study aims to evaluate the added benefits of sand training in improving pediatric foot health.

Detailed description

The effects of sand training exercises combined with navicular drop interventions on dynamic balance and foot posture in children aged 6 to 11 years with pronated feet. Pronated foot posture, characterized by the inward rolling of the foot and a lowered medial arch, is prevalent in pediatric populations and can lead to altered gait mechanics and reduced dynamic balance. Early intervention is crucial to prevent long-term deformities and improve overall foot health. The study aims to provide evidence-based insights into the benefits of integrating proprioceptive training with specific sand exercises program targeting the navicular bone, thereby enhancing foot posture and dynamic balance in affected children. This randomized controlled trial (RCT) will involve 20 participants divided into an experimental group and a control group to assess the effects of an 8-week exercise program on foot health in children with pronated feet. The experimental group will perform sand activities and towel curl exercises three times a week, while the control group will only perform towel curl exercises. The study will measure foot posture, navicular drop, and dynamic balance using the Foot Posture Index (FPI-6), Navicular Drop Test, Y Balance Test, and Feiss Line Test, with assessments conducted at baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks post-intervention. This study aims to provide evidence on the effects of combining sand training with towel curl exercises for determining foot posture.

Conditions

• Pronated Foot

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Sand Activites	Exercises included walking, jogging, striding, bounding, galloping, and short sprints.Exercise intensity (running speed) was controlled using a stopwatch and predefined running distances on the sand-based exercise court.
OTHER	Towel Curl Exercises	The experimental group will perform Towel Curl Exercises Sand .In Week 1-4 the exercises will conducted without weights while in weeks 5-8 the exercise included the use of dumbbells weighing 2kg.this exercises will conducted in a sitting position on a slick surface.
OTHER	(TCE)	The control group will only perform towel curl exercises In Week 1-4 the exercises will conducted without weights while in weeks 5-8 the exercise included the use of dumbbells weighing 2kg.this exercises will conducted in a sitting position on a slick surface.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-04-17
• Primary completion: 2025-06-17
• Completion: 2025-06-18
• First posted: 2025-05-02
• Last updated: 2026-02-25

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan