Foot exercises for knee pain from flat feet
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study tests simple foot exercises to see if they can reduce knee pain, improve balance, and boost quality of life in people who have flexible flat feet. You would do these exercises at home, and the goal is to see if strengthening the small muscles in your feet helps your knees feel better.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 25 years old (based on your BMI).
- You have had knee pain for more than 6 weeks.
- You have flat feet (a flexible type, where the arch flattens when you stand).
- Your knee pain is at least a 4 on a 0–10 scale.
- You have not had knee surgery, and you have not had physical therapy for your knee in the past 4 weeks.
- You do not have serious health conditions like diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or previous nerve problems.
Quick eligibility check
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