U.S., Oct. 21 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07884162) titled 'Plyometric vs. Intrinsic Foot Muscle Training in Pediatric Flatfoot' on Oct. 13.
Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to investigate how the order of exercises in a training program affects foot mechanics and physical performance in children with flexible flatfoot. Flexible flatfoot is common in children and can affect how weight is distributed on the foot, balance, and athletic abilities. While both foot-strengthening exercises and jump training (plyometrics) are helpful, it is not known which one should be done first to get the best results.
In this study, thirty-six young male football players with flexible flatfoot were ...