Sensorimotor Technique on Navicular Drop in School Going Children

Pes planus, commonly known as flat foot, is a frequently observed musculoskeletal condition characterized by the diminution or collapse of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot. It is typically associated with hind-foot valgus and forefoot abduction, which lead to altered load distribution and biomechanical misalignment during gait. The objective of the study is to evaluate the effects of sensorimotor technique program with Short foot exercises on navicular drop and foot posture in school going children. An experimental study will be conducted including 22 flat foot children. The sample will be collected from Educators school Jinnah campus, Lahore. After selection according to the inclusion criteria, they will be randomly assigned to either experimental or control group. Baseline demographic will be gathered using a structured questionnaire, while navicular drop will be evaluated using navicular drop test and foot posture will be evaluated using foot posture index. Data collection will commence with an initial assessment when patients meet the inclusion criteria at the baseline level, followed by assessments after 3 weeks, and at the end of 6th week of intervention