Foot Positions Affect Basketball Players With Flatfoot
Egypt84 participantsStarted 2023-09-01
Plain-language summary
This study investigated the effect of various initial foot positions on knee and ankle proprioception, balance, dynamic balance, vertical jump, and electromyographical muscle activity in basketball players with FF.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 24 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* The presence of flatfoot in the dominant leg.
* The presence of chonic ankle instability
Exclusion Criteria:
* The exclusion criteria were the existence of limited hallux dorsiflexion
* previous hip, pelvis, knee, or foot surgeries within the last year; obesity or pregnancy; leg-length discrepancies;
* Had any vestibular disorder neurological disorder, brain concussion within the last 3 months that may cause balance impairment; or administering any drugs that could disturb alertness or balance
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This study looked at how foot position affects balance, proprioception, and jumping in basketball players who have flatfoot — given that I play basketball and may have flat feet, what do these kinds of findings mean for my own training or injury risk?
2The trial measured things like ankle and knee proprioception errors and EMG muscle activity during one-leg standing — are there any of these assessments that my doctor or a sports physio could run on me to see where I personally stand?
3Since this study is already completed, has my doctor seen or heard of its results, and do the findings change any recommendations about how I should position my feet during athletic activity?
4The trial used tools like the Y-Balance test and a Biodex Balance device — are those types of evaluations available to me, and would they help guide any treatment or corrective program for my flat feet?
5If flatfoot is affecting my balance or jump performance the way this study suggests, should I be considering orthotics, targeted strength exercises, or another intervention before I keep playing competitively??
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Knee proprioception with repositioning error test
Timeframe: 3 months
2
Ankle proprioception with angular error measurement test
Timeframe: 3 months
3
Static balance with The Y-Balance test
Timeframe: 3 months
4
Dynamic balance with Biodex Balance device
Timeframe: 3 months
5
Vertical jump height with vertical jump tester
Timeframe: 3 months
6
Electromyographical activity (EMG) during one-leg standing