Effects of High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Therapy Combined With Foot Core Training on Dynamic Foot Function in Individuals With Pronated Foot

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device, Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The objective of this trial is to assess the effects of high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy combined with foot core training targeting the intrinsic foot muscles on plantar load, static foot posture, intrinsic foot muscle morphology and intrinsic foot muscle activation in individuals with pronated foot. The main questions it aims to answer are: Question 1: To compare changes in plantar load following interventions of high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy combined with foot core training, high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy alone, and sham high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy combined with foot core training. Question 2: To compare changes in static foot posture, intrinsic foot muscle morphology, and intrinsic foot muscle activation following interventions of high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy combined with foot core training, high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy alone, and sham high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy combined with foot core training. Question 3: To assess the effects of each intervention on plantar load, static foot posture, intrinsic foot muscle morphology, and intrinsic foot muscle activation in individuals with pronated foot. Participants will undergo stimulation of their intrinsic foot muscles through high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy, and they will also be required to isometrically contract their intrinsic foot muscles during the designated exercise program. Researchers will assess the effects of high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy combined with foot core training by evaluating plantar load during walking, static foot posture, intrinsic foot muscle morphology and intrinsic foot muscle activation during walking.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 20
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: t
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• Age ≥ 20 years old

• Navicular drop test ≥ 10 mm

• Foot Posture Index ≥ 6

• Foot and ankle range of motion within normal limits

Locations
Other Locations
Taiwan
National Taiwan University Hospital
RECRUITING
Taipei
Contact Information
Primary
Yueh-Hsia Chen, PhD
yuehhsiachen@ntu.edu.tw
+886-3366-8133
Backup
Yi-Guo Wang, BS
r11428006@ntu.edu.tw
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-05-15
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-05-15
Participants
Target number of participants: 30
Treatments
Experimental: HIFEM with foot core training
High-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy is used to stimulate intrinsic foot muscles, and foot core training is performed with intrinsic foot muscle isometric contraction exercise.
Active_comparator: HIFEM
High-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy is used to stimulate intrinsic foot muscles
Sham_comparator: Sham HIFEM with foot core training
Sham high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy is applied on intrinsic foot muscles, and foot core training is performed with intrinsic foot muscle isometric contraction exercise.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: National Taiwan University Hospital

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