《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2023, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (5): 551-557.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2023.05.009

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Effect of short-foot exercise on adult flatfoot: a systematic review

YU Zhongqi1, WANG Chao2(), HE Gang1, ZHANG Liang1, WANG Ruiyan1   

  1. 1. School of Kinesiology and Health, Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing 100191, China
    2. Research Center for the Integration of Sports and Medicine, Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing 100191, China
  • Received:2023-02-06 Revised:2023-05-06 Published:2023-05-25 Online:2023-06-19
  • Contact: WANG Chao, E-mail: wangchao@cupes.edu.cn
  • Supported by:
    Beijing Higher Education Undergraduate Teaching Reform Innovation Project(201910029003)

Abstract:

Objective To systematically review the effects of short-foot exercise on adult flatfoot.

Methods Articles related to short-foot exercise for flatfoot were searched from PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, Embase, Scopus, CNKI, Wanfang Data and CBM, from January, 2010 to December, 2022. The methodological quality was evaluated with the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale, and the relevant data were extracted.

Results Ten randomized controlled trials were included, involved 335 individuals. The mean score of the PEDro scale was 7.1. Short-foot exercise improved the navicular drop, posture index score, balance and cross-sectional area of abductor hallucis muscle for patients with flatfoot, but plantar pressure.

Conclusion Short-foot exercise can improve the foot structure, balance and adductor hallucis muscle in adult flatfoot, but plantar pressure.

Key words: flatfoot, short-foot exercise, systematic review

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