EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 54 MIN
129: Non-Surgical Interventions for Pediatric Flexible Flatfoot Network Meta-Analysis
from Listen, Learn, Adapt · host Anthony Novello
This episode dissects a network meta-analysis that evaluates the effectiveness of various non-surgical interventions for children diagnosed with pediatric flexible flatfoot. Researchers categorized treatments into active exercise-based physical therapy, such as neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and corrective exercises, and passive orthotic interventions, including talus control insoles and corrective shoes.Lin LY, Lin AC, Lai PC, Fang CJ, Tu YK, Huang MT, et al. Effects of non-surgical interventions on standing posture and pain in children with flexible flatfoot: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Phys Ther. 2026;106(5):pzag033. doi:10.1093/ptj/pzag033Follow Dr. Anthony Novello, PT, DPT@anthonynovello.dpt
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This episode dissects a network meta-analysis that evaluates the effectiveness of various non-surgical interventions for children diagnosed with pediatric flexible flatfoot. Researchers categorized treatments into active exercise-based physical therapy, such as neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and corrective exercises, and passive orthotic interventions, including talus control insoles and corrective shoes.Lin LY, Lin AC, Lai PC, Fang CJ, Tu YK, Huang MT, et al. Effects of non-surgical interventions on standing posture and pain in children with flexible flatfoot: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Phys Ther. 2026;106(5):pzag033. doi:10.1093/ptj/pzag033Follow Dr. Anthony Novello, PT, DPT@anthonynovello.dpt
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