| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/08/092704 [Registered on: 08/08/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
08/08/2025 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Interventional |
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Type of Study
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Physiotherapy (Not Including YOGA) |
| Study Design |
Randomized, Parallel Group Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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Effect of short foot exercises combined with functional hip abductor training on dynamic knee valgus and sprint performance in sprinters |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Effect of short foot exercises combined with functional hip abductor training on dynamic knee valgus and sprint performance in sprinters: A Randomized controlled trial |
| Trial Acronym |
NIL |
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Secondary IDs if Any
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| Secondary ID |
Identifier |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)
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| Name |
Ankita Ashok Parab |
| Designation |
Postgraduate student |
| Affiliation |
KAHER Institue of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
Advanced Physiotherapy centre, Room no 39,Department of Sports
Physiotherapy, Sagar floor, KLE Dr. Prabhakar Kore hospital and
Medical research centre, Belgaum
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
590010
India
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
590010
India |
| Phone |
9890698299 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
parabankita0202@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr Basavaraj Motimath |
| Designation |
Professor & HOD |
| Affiliation |
KAHER Institue of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
Advanced Physiotherapy centre, Room no 39,Department of Sports
Physiotherapy, Sagar floor, KLE Dr. Prabhakar Kore hospital and
Medical research centre, Belgaum
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
590010
India
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
590010
India |
| Phone |
9886100461 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
basavarajmotimath@klekipt.edu.in |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Ankita Ashok Parab |
| Designation |
Postgraduate student |
| Affiliation |
KAHER Institue of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
Advanced Physiotherapy centre, Room no 39,Department of Sports
Physiotherapy, Sagar floor, KLE Dr. Prabhakar Kore hospital and
Medical research centre, Belgaum
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
590010
India
Belgaum
KARNATAKA
590010
India |
| Phone |
9890698299 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
parabankita0202@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| KLE Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and Research Centre, Nehru Nagar,Belagavi, Karnataka, India- 590010 |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Ankita Ashok Parab |
| Address |
Advanced Physiotherapy centre, Room no 39,Department of Sports Physiotherapy, Sagar floor, KLE Dr. Prabhakar Kore hospital and
Medical research centre, Belgaum,Karnataka
pincode:590010 |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [self sponsered] |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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Countries of Recruitment
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India |
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Sites of Study
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| No of Sites = 1 |
| Name of Principal
Investigator |
Name of Site |
Site Address |
Phone/Fax/Email |
| Dr Ankita Ashok Parab |
KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy |
Advanced Physiotherapy centre, Room no 39,Department of Sports Physiotherapy, Sagar floor, KLE Dr. Prabhakar Kore hospital and Medical research centre, Belgaum
Belgaum
KARNATAKA |
9890698299
parabankita0202@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| RESEARCH AND ETHICAL COMMITTEE, KAHER INSTITUTE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY |
Approved |
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Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI
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Health Condition / Problems Studied
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| Health Type |
Condition |
| Healthy Human Volunteers |
Sprinters aged between 18- 30 years |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
GROUP A- functional hip abductor training |
The intervention consists of 6 sessions/week;implemented over a 4 week.
Group A will receive functional hip abductor training exercises for 4 weeks,
consisting of 3 sets of 15 repetitions, 15 s rest between sets, 6 times/week, for the
following exercises:
• Pelvic Drop
• Single-Leg Bridge
• Side-Lying Hip Abduction with hip internal rotaion.
• Lateral Step-Ups
• Standing Hip Abduction with Resistance Band |
| Comparator Agent |
GROUP B - short foot exercise combined with hip abductor training
exercises |
The intervention consists of 6 sessions/week;implemented over a 4 week.
GROUP B will perform short foot exercise combined with hip abductor training
exercises as group A.
• SHORT FOOT EXERCISES;
1. DOMING; bring the first MTP joint close to the calcaneus, keeping the toes
extended.
2. LESSER TOE EXTENSION; 2-5 toes by pressing great toe to the ground.
3. TOE SPREAD; toe abduction.
4. HALLUX EXTENSION; great toe extension.
• 1st week - The patient is in a seated position with 90° of knee
flexion.(11,6) ; 5 sec Contraction time x 12 repetitions 3 sets; Relax time:
2 sec between each set; 1-2 min rest between each exercise.
• 2nd week - The Subject is in a seated position with 90° of knee flexion
& loading the foot with hand while performing exercises.(11) ; 10 sec
Contraction time x 12 repetitions 3 sets; Relax time: 5 sec between each set.1-2 min rest between each exercise.
• 3rd week - The subject is standing on both the leg while performing
exercise. (11) ; 15 sec Contraction time x 12 repetitions 3 sets; Relax
time: 7-8sec between each set.1-2 min rest between each exercise.
• 4th week - The subject is standing on Single leg while performing
exercise. (11); 20 sec Contraction time x 12 repetitions 3 sets; Relax
time: 10 sec between each set.1-2 min rest between each exercise.
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
30.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
Competitive sprinters who willing to participate in the study.
Both male and female participants are included.
Age group18 to 30 years.
No diagnosed foot deformities
Presence of dynamic knee valgus (greater than 10 degrees FPPA) |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Participants with any Lower limb surgery or fracture in the past 6 months.
Acute musculoskeletal injury at the time of study.
Neuromuscular or systemic disorders affecting gait.
Use of orthotic insoles or foot taping during the study. |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Coin toss, Lottery, toss of dice, shuffling cards etc |
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Method of Concealment
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Sequentially numbered, sealed, opaque envelopes |
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Blinding/Masking
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Participant Blinded |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
1 Frontal plane projection angle (FPPA)
2 20m sprint test
3 Foot Posture Index (FPI-6) |
1 Frontal plane projection angle (FPPA) will be measured at baseline and after 4 weeks of intervention
2 20m sprint test will be measured at baseline and after 4 weeks of intervention
3 Foot Posture Index (FPI-6) will be measured at baseline and after 4 weeks of intervention
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Nil |
Nil |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="17"
Sample Size from India="17"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" |
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Phase of Trial
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Phase 2 |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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23/08/2025 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
Date Missing |
| Date of Study Completion (Global) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="1"
Months="0"
Days="0" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Not Applicable |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Not Yet Recruiting |
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Publication Details
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N/A |
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Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement
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Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?
Response - NO
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Brief Summary
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DKV is a movement pattern of the lower limb, potentially comprised of a
combination of adduction and internal rotation of the femur, abduction of the knee,
anterior tibial translation, external tibial rotation and ankle eversion.Sprinters are particularly prone to dynamic knee valgus (DKV) due to the high
intensity nature of their sport, which involves rapid acceleration, deceleration, and
forceful ground contact which can negatively impact performance and increase the
risk of injuries like medial tibial stress syndrome, patellofemoral pain, and ACL
injuries. Addressing DKV is essential for preventing injuries and improving
performance.The intrinsic foot muscles (IFM) play a crucial role in maintaining foot posture
and supporting the plantar arch during standing and walking.The Short Foot Exercise (SFE) is an effective intervention for improving postural
balance, controlling excessive pronation, and enhancing ankle proprioception. By
strengthening the IFM, SFE helps elevate the medial arch, improve dynamic
balance, and optimize lower limb biomechanics, making it a valuable treatment for
lower extremity disorders related to foot pronation.While both hip abductor strengthening and intrinsic foot muscle training
independently address components of lower limb biomechanics, there is a paucity
of research examining their combined effect on DKV and sprint performance in sprinters. |