The goal of this clinical trial was to determine if stabilization-based Pilates exercises could improve gait and balance in women with flexible flatfoot. The main questions it aimed to answer were: Did Pilates training improve gait parameters in women with flexible flatfoot? Did Pilates training reduce balance instability in these participants? Researchers compared the Pilates training group to a non-training group. The results showed significant improvements in gait and balance for those who participated in the Pilates training. Participants: Completed twice-weekly Pilates sessions for 8 weeks. Underwent pre- and post-intervention assessments of gait and balance.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Change in step time
Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks
Change in stride time
Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks
Change in walking speed
Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks
Change in cadence
Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks
Change in foot off
Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks
Change in balance stability
Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks