Acute Effects of Prolonged Walking on Hallux Valgus

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Prolonged walking: walking on a treadmill for 60 minutes

Study summary

Hallux valgus is a progressive foot deformity characterized by lateral deviation of the great toe and medial displacement of the first metatarsal head. While pain is a common symptom among individuals with HV, alterations in plantar pressure distribution and impaired balance are also frequently observed. These symptoms and biomechanical changes can negatively impact posture and gait mechanics. The aim of this study is to investigate the acute effects of prolonged walking on pain, balance, posture, and gait in individuals with hallux valgus deformity.

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Primary outcome measure(s)

• Pain intensity — Baseline, immediately after intervention, 20 minutes after intervention
  Pain intensity will be evaluated with visual analog scale (VAS). Patients will be asked to mark the intensity of the pain they feel on a 10 cm line, where "0" means no pain and "10" means the worst pain.
• Pressure pain threshold — Baseline, immediately after intervention, 20 minutes after intervention
  It will be measured with algometer. Higher values indicate a higher perceived pain threshold.
• Single-leg stance test — Baseline, immediately after intervention, 20 minutes after intervention
  The single leg stability will be assessed by using Biodex Balance System® (Biodex Medical Systems, Inc. USA). Low values of the stability index indicate better balance and stability.
• Postural Assessment — Baseline, immediately after intervention, 20 minutes after intervention
  Posture will be assessed using mobile application. It marks and measures angles at the ear, shoulder, anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS), knee, and ankle alignment to identify any pathological deviations or asymmetries.
• Gait analysis — Baseline, immediately after intervention, 20 minutes after intervention
  Gait analysis will be performed using mobile application. Subjects are asked to walk at their normal walking speed over a 10-meter surface, and measurements are taken using video recording and evaluated using the software. The assessment records right and left step lengths, double step length, stride width, and walking speed.

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