ABSTRACT

Background – The purpose of the study is to apply the barefoot weight bearing exercise combined with strength training for intrinsic flexor muscle of the foot in order to improve medial longitudinal arch of the flatfoot and compare the result to identify the effect of the short foot exercises with barefoot weight training on flatfoot participants Methodology – Study was undertaken on 9 subjects with age 18 – 25 and diagnosed with flatfoot. All the subjects received intervention for 4 weeks per 5 session/ week. The FADI score were used before and after the treatment. Objective – The primary objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of barefoot weight bearing exercise combined with strength training for intrinsic flexor muscle of the foot on foot function among individuals with flat feet. Result – The p-value of 0.00 provides strong evidence to reject the null hypothesis, supporting the conclusion that there is a significant difference in the variable of interest between the pre and post values of FADI. These findings contribute valuable insights to the understanding of that barefoot weight bearing exercise combined with strength training for intrinsic flexor muscle is effective in improving foot on foot function.Conclusion – Four Weeks barefoot weight bearing exercise combined with strength training for intrinsic flexor muscle of the foot is effective in improving foot function among individuals with flatfoot. Keywords - Barefoot weight bearing exercise, Strength training for intrinsic flexor muscle of the foot, Flatfoot, Short foot exercise, Foot and ankle disability index
Publication date: 01/01/2025

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.1.8659