Evaluation of the Effect of a Clinical Exercise Programme on Plantar Distribution and Correction of Postural Asymmetries

University of Beira Interior

Status: Completed

Conditions: This Study Highlights Differences in Baropodometry Between Genders

Treatments: Other: Effectiveness of physical exercise in preventing pain and improving plantar pressure distribution

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06647355

CE-UBI-Pj-2023-030

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of this study was to identify significant variables that contribute to the association between postural problems, plantar pressure distribution and levels of bodily pain in middle-aged and elderly adults. The researchers' hypothesis is that plantar pressure characteristics and postural asymmetries differ according to gender, are related to body composition and predict pain levels. The study described here is the only one to include variables that make it possible to identify body asymmetries in a postural analysis, based on the distribution of plantar pressure and body composition.

Full description

The study employed an observational cross-sectional design. A convenience sample was recruited to analyse differences between men and women in anthropometrics, body composition, plantar pressure distribution, and pain levels. Without intervention, researchers observed and recorded data at a single time point, allowing comparisons between sexes and exploring correlations among the measured variables. This type of design allowed a snapshot view of the differences and associations present within the sample.

Enrollment: 52 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 92 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Participants had to be at least eighteen years old and physically fit. All participants had to complete the PAR-Q (health questionnaire), psychological well-being questionnaire (EBEP) and sign the free, informed and informed consent form (CLIE).

Exclusion criteria

• In order to reduce the risk of injury or aggravation of known diseases, the researchers chose the following exclusion criteria: serious orthopaedic problems (prosthesis fitting, recent orthopaedic surgery), reported neurological problems (requiring daily medication), cardiopulmonary diseases (pacemaker, use of oxygen cylinders) and pregnant women.

Trial design

52 participants in 7 patient groups

I

Description:

The 'M' point is on the heels of both feet.

Treatment:

Other: Effectiveness of physical exercise in preventing pain and improving plantar pressure distribution

II

Description:

The 'M' point is located on the heel of the left foot and the forefoot of the right foot.

Treatment:

Other: Effectiveness of physical exercise in preventing pain and improving plantar pressure distribution

III

Description:

Point 'M' is located on the heel of the right foot and the forefoot of the left foot.

Treatment:

Other: Effectiveness of physical exercise in preventing pain and improving plantar pressure distribution

IV

Description:

The point of maximum pressure is in the forefoot area of both feet.

Treatment:

Other: Effectiveness of physical exercise in preventing pain and improving plantar pressure distribution

V

Description:

The 'M' point is in the medial zone on both feet.

Treatment:

Other: Effectiveness of physical exercise in preventing pain and improving plantar pressure distribution

VI

Description:

The 'M' point is located on the left midfoot and right rearfoot.

Treatment:

Other: Effectiveness of physical exercise in preventing pain and improving plantar pressure distribution

VII

Description:

The 'M' point is located on the right midfoot and left rearfoot.

Treatment:

Other: Effectiveness of physical exercise in preventing pain and improving plantar pressure distribution