Comparison of the Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Interventions on Foot Function, Foot Pressure, and Balance in Sedentary Individuals
Sedentary Individual
Individuals between the ages of 18-25
Being a university student
Athletes
Individuals with orthopedic or neurological problems.
Surgery history
Cognitive impairment
Parallel
VR Biodex Group
Other interventionThis group will participate in a virtual reality-supported rehabilitation program integrated with the Biodex Balance System device.
Video-Based VR Group
Other intervention: Participants in this group will perform balance and foot exercises accompanied by exercise videos containing visual guidance.
Control Group
Other interventionThis group will follow a traditional home exercise program without any virtual reality intervention.
Foot Function Assessment
Foot pain, disability, and activity limitation will be assessed using the Foot Function Index (FFI), a validated 23-item questionnaire. The total FFI score ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating worse foot function (greater pain, disability, and activity limitation).
Foot Pressure Assessment - Maximum Plantar Pressure
Plantar pressure during standing and walking will be assessed using a pedobarographic measurement system. Maximum plantar pressure will be recorded, with higher values indicating greater localized loading on the foot.
Foot Pressure Assessment - Contact Area
The pedobarographic system will measure the total plantar contact area during standing and walking. Larger contact area values indicate greater surface area participation in load distribution.
Foot Pressure Assessment - Center of Pressure (COP)
The pedobarographic system will measure center of pressure displacement during standing and walking. COP path characteristics provide objective indicators of stability and gait mechanics; greater displacement typically indicates reduced postural control.
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