Efficacy of star excursion training on dynamic balance in flexible flat foot

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Star excursion balance training on dynamic balance in flexible flat feet. Methods: A pre-post randomized experimental design was used. Thirty four physical therapy students were selected randomly and their age were ranged from 18_21 years, and body mass index ranged from 18.5-25 They were divided into two groups: Group A experimental group was received star excursion balance training for 10 min/session, 3 sessions/week, for 4 weeks, and during each session, the subjects were given with a period of 30 seconds rest, to perform the same exercises by changing the stance limb and the reaching limb. And short feet exercise 3 min each day for 4 weeks, three sets of 10 repetitions were performed each repetitions held for 5 sec and repeated for up to 3 min approximately 30 repetitions 45-second rest period between sets. Group B control group was received short feet exercise; Navicular drop test was used to assess feet posture. Biodex medical system was used to assess dynamic balance at level 6 and level 4 for both groups before and after intervention. Results::paired t test for group A there was a significance difference in dynamic balance at stability level 6 and 4, p value was 0.001 with higher percent of improvement at group A. Conclusion: Four weeks of star excursion balance training combined with short foot exercise can improve the dynamic balance at stability level 6 and 4 compared with those in the control group.