Effects of Two-Week Short Foot Exercise on Postural Control and Plantar Sensation

Abstract

The Short Foot Exercise (SFE) has emerged as a distinctive regimen, specifically tailored to strengthen intrinsic foot muscles, gaining substantial awareness in the discipline of physical activity research. While existing research has demonstrated SFE’s potential in augmenting dynamic postural control, an evident void persists regarding its effects over a concise two-week timeframe. Furthermore, the exploration of tactile perception of the plantar superficial sensation has not been performed.

In response to these gaps, this study investigates the impact of a targeted two-week SFE intervention. This investigation aimed to evaluate both dynamic postural control and the subtle realm of tactile plantar superficial sensation. The results indicated that the two-week SFE intervention did not yield significant improvements in dynamic postural control; however, it demonstrated a notable enhancement in tactile plantar superficial sensation.