Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Research Protocols
Date Submitted: Aug 11, 2023
Date Accepted: Aug 17, 2023
The Effectiveness of Video-Based Game Exercise Therapy Applications in Pes Planus Rehabilitation: Study Protocol For a Randomized Controlled Trial
ABSTRACT
Background:
Background:
Pes planus is one of the most common foot deformities. Although there are many studies on the effectiveness of various exercise methods in pes planus rehabilitation, the number of studies on video-based game exercise therapy applications is very limited.
Objective:
Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of two video-based game exercise therapies and structured exercise practices in pes planus rehabilitation.
Methods:
Methods:
This study is a 3-arm, parallel-group, single blinded randomized controlled trial. 69 cases of flexible pes planus aged between 18-25, who applied to the orthopedics and traumatology clinic and met the inclusion criteria, will be included in the study. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of 3 groups according to the order of arrival. The primary outcomes are measures navicular drop and pedobarographic analysis before and after intervention, and the secondary outcomes include balance, femoral anteversion and lower extremity muscle strength. The cases will be randomized to three different exercise groups: structured pes planus exercise group, exergame, and serious game group, and will be subjected to 18 sessions. After the treatment, the initial measurements will be repeated.
Results:
Results:
Study started in January 2023. It is expected to be completed in June 2024.
Conclusions:
Discussion: This study will be the first randomized controlled study to evaluate the effectiveness of two different video-based game exercise therapy applications in pes planus rehabilitation. Through this study, the use of video-based game exercise therapy in Pes Planus rehabilitation, together with the developing technology, will be a guide. In addition, a new exercise protocol, including serious game exercises, will be brought to the literature. In the future, it is expected that our study on the development of different game systems, especially for the ankle, will be a pioneer by providing feedback. Clinical Trial: Trial registration: This study has been registered with Clinical Trials.gov PRS NCT05679219.
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