The Effect of Intrinsic Foot Muscles Strengthening Exercise on the Balancing Ability and the Height of Navicular Bone in Adults with Flexible Flatfoot on Unstable Surface

Abstract

PURPOSE:This study evaluated an intrinsic foot strengthening exercise method for flat feet by comparing the effects of intrinsic exercises on a stable surface and intrinsic exercises on an unstable surface.METHODS: Twenty-four people with flat feet were divided into two groups.The control group performed short foot exercises and toe towel curl exercises on the stable support surface.The experimental group performed short foot exercises and toe towel curl exercises on an unstable support surface using Aerostep.The navicular drop test, and the static and dynamic balance were measured before and after the intervention.