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KMID : 1101520230270010011
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Journal of Korean Society for Neurotherapy
2023 Volume.27 No. 1 p.11 ~ p.18
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Effects of Foot Intrinsic Strengthening of Pes Planus Children on Foot Morphology and Gait
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Park Jeong-Eun
Cho Hyun-Joon
Chang Woo-Nam
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Abstract
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Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of strengthening intrinsic foot muscle on foot morphology and gait in pes planus children with developmental delay.
Methods Eighteen participants were randomly assigned to the study and control groups. Each group underwent the respective intervention for eight weeks, two times a week, 30 minutes per session. Arch height index was measured to assess foot morphology, gait ability was assessed using temporal distance gait analysis.
Results Arch height index was not significantly increased in both the study and control groups (p>.05). In the temporal distance gait analysis, the study group showed significantly improved stride length postintervention (p<.05). Additionally, the study group showed a significant improvement in the number of steps after the intervention compared with the control group (p<.05).
Conclusion Strengthening intrinsic foot muscles is effective in improving the foot morphology and gait ability of pes planus children with developmental delays compared with conventional physical therapy using orthosis and insoles.
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KEYWORD
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Arch height index, Delayed development, Gait analysis, Intrinsic foot muscles, Pes planus
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