Knee pain relief: foot or pelvis therapy for flat feet
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of gentle hand movements (Mulligan mobilization) — one on the foot and one on the pelvis — to see which works better for people with knee pain plus flat feet. You would be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments, and the study aims to find out which gives more relief.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is from 18.5 up to 29.5.
- You have had knee pain (in front of or behind the kneecap) for at least 6 weeks.
- You have flat feet or low arches (as measured by a foot posture test).
- Your knee pain happens with at least two activities like running, walking, squatting, or climbing stairs.
- You have not had knee, ankle, or hip surgery, and you are not pregnant.
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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