Evidence-based exercise therapy for flexible flatfoot: a narrative review.
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F44555601%3A13450%2F25%3A43899459" target="_blank" >RIV/44555601:13450/25:43899459 - isvavai.cz</a>
Result on the web
<a href="https://casopis.rehabilitacia.sk/index.php/lcrh/article/view/118" target="_blank" >https://casopis.rehabilitacia.sk/index.php/lcrh/article/view/118</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.61983/lcrh.v62i3.118" target="_blank" >10.61983/lcrh.v62i3.118</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Evidence-based exercise therapy for flexible flatfoot: a narrative review.
Original language description
Starting point: Flexible flatfoot (FFF) is a common musculoskeletal condition, particularly in children, characterized by a decreased medial longitudinal arch that dynamically collapses under load. While often asymptomatic, FFF can contribute to pain, altered biomechanics, and functional limitations. Exercise therapy is frequently recommended as a conservative intervention, but the level of evidence supporting specific exercise strategies remains unclear.Objective: This narrative review aims to summarize the current evidence on exercise-based interventions for FFF, focusing on their efficacy in improving foot structure, function, and symptomatology.Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science to identify randomized controlled trials examining exercise therapy for FFF. Studies were analyzed based on intervention types, outcome measures, and overall effectiveness.Results: The findings suggest that short foot exercise, toe exercises, foot supination exercises, sensorimotor training, plantar and dorsal flexion exercises, general lower limb exercises and core exercises may contribute to improved arch height, foot posture, and functional outcomes. Conclusions: Exercise therapy appears to be a promising conservative approach for managing FFF, with potential benefits for foot function and posture. However, further high-quality randomized controlled trials with standardized protocols and long-term follow-up are needed to establish optimal exercise regimens and their long-term effects.
Czech name
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>SC</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the SCOPUS database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
30306 - Sport and fitness sciences
Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace
Others
Publication year
2025
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
Rehabilitácia
ISSN
0375-0922
e-ISSN
0375-0922
Volume of the periodical
62
Issue of the periodical within the volume
3
Country of publishing house
SK - SLOVAKIA
Number of pages
11
Pages from-to
1-11
UT code for WoS article
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EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-105029167092