Shoe inserts versus foot-strengthening exercises for runners with flat feet
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to help runners with flat feet: using custom shoe inserts (orthotics) versus doing foot-strengthening exercises. The goal is to see which approach improves how your feet, knees, and hips move while running, which may help prevent injuries.
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Who can take part
- You are a healthy runner who runs for fun or fitness
- You are between 18 and 30 years old
- You have flat feet or low arches (this is often called 'pes planus')
- You do not have any heart, brain, or long-term joint conditions
- You have not had a running injury in the last 6 months
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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