Analysis of the efficiency of a multifunctional flat foot treatment device

Dr. Ehsan Asadollahi¹ Engineer Morteza Bahrampour²

1) Faculty member of Sanabad Golbahar Non-Profit University
2) Master of Medical Engineering and Inventor

IOI Code : XCGG-EKKEK
Publication : Second International Conference and Fourth National Conference on Innovations Sport Sciences(umasport2020.ir)
Abstract :
    Introduction: There is a natural arch or curvature in the inner part of the sole of the foot, so when standing on the ground, this area is away from the ground. The amount of this arch is very low in some people or there may be no arch at all, in fact, these people have a deformity of the flat foot. People with flat feet have a lot of problems with the joints, such as pain in the knees, heels, spine, and ankle swelling, because flat feet cause all the forces applied from the ground to the body. The aim of the present study was to analyze the efficiency of a researcher-made multifunctional flat foot treatment device. Methodology: The study was a quasi-experimental and pre-test post-test in an experimental group and the available population consisted of 15 boys with flat foot anomalies in the age range of 10 to 12 years. The multifunctional flat foot treatment tool made by the present researchers was used. Subjects were trained with this device twice a day for 6 weeks. Results: The results of t-test showed that there was a significant difference between pre-test and post-test, which means that the multifunctional flat foot treatment device could significantly improve this anomaly. Discussion and Conclusion: From now on, people with plantar deformities can use this device and training instructions related to this device to help eliminate this anomaly.

Keywords : efficiency analysis multifunction device treatment flat foot