May 29, 2015 PRAGUE — According to research presented at the 16th EFORT Congress, elevated valgus stress was found in the knees and ankles of patients with pediatric flexible flatfoot. Tamás Terebessy, MD, and colleagues compared data from 23 patients with pediatric flexible flatfeet against 14 healthy controls. A 3-D gait analysis was performed using […]
Foot Ankle Int. 2014 Nov;35(11):1159-65. doi: 10.1177/1071100714543907. Epub 2014 Jul 18. Yvonne M Golightly Abstract Background: The occurrence of musculoskeletal foot disorders differs by race and obesity, and these disorders may be related to pronated (low arch) or supinated (high arch) foot structure. This cross-sectional analysis examined relationships of foot disorders and foot function by race […]
Plantar fasciitis and its relationship with hallux limitus. AuthorsAranda Y, et al. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2014 May;104(3):263-8. doi: 10.7547/0003-0538-104.3.263. Abstract Background : We sought to determine whether patients with plantar fasciitis have limited dorsiflexion in the first metatarsophalangeal joint and which type of foot, pronated or supinated, is most frequently associated with plantar […]
Méndez-Sánchez R, et al. J Altern Complement Med. 2014 Feb 4. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract Abstract Objective: To investigate the immediate effects of manipulation of bilateral sacroiliac joints (SIJs) on the plantar pressure distribution in asymptomatic participants in the standing position. Design: Randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical trial. Participants: Sixty-two asymptomatic men and women (mean […]
Does excessive flatfoot deformity affect function? A comparison between symptomatic and asymptomatic flatfeet using the Oxford Foot Model Matthias Hös January 2014 Volume 39, Issue 1, Pages 23–28 Abstract Treatment of asymptomatic flexible flatfeet is a subject of great controversy. The purpose of this study was to examine foot function during walking in symptomatic (SFF) […]
Luis A. Feigenbaum, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, LAT, CSCS J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2013;43(11):814–820. Epub 9 September 2013. doi:10.2519/jospt.2013.4504 Study Design Case-control. Objectives The specific aim of this study was to examine the association between abnormal foot arch postures and a history of shoulder or elbow surgery in baseball pitchers. Background Pitching a baseball […]
Luis A. Feigenbaum, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, LAT, CSCS Study Design Case-control. Objectives The specific aim of this study was to examine the association between abnormal foot arch postures and a history of shoulder or elbow surgery in baseball pitchers. Background Pitching a baseball generates forces throughout the musculoskeletal structures of the upper and lower […]
Systematic Literature Review With Meta-Analysis Authors: Jasper W.K. Tong, MSc Study Design Systematic literature review with meta-analysis. Objectives To investigate the association between nonneutral foot types (high arch and flatfoot) and lower extremity and low back injuries, and to identify the most appropriate methods to use for foot classification. Methods A search of 5 electronic […]
Effect of plantar intrinsic muscle training on medial longitudinal arch morphology and dynamic function Edward P. Mulligan Manual Therapy Volume 18, Issue 5, Pages 425–430, October 2013 University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, School of Health Professions, Department of Physical Therapy, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75390-8876, USA Received: May 12, 2012; Received in […]
A randomized controlled trial Jane Andreasen The Foot Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 22-28, March 2013 Abstract Background Excessive foot pronation is a causal mechanisms described in relation to injuries of the lower extremities. Evidence to support an effective treatment is insufficient. Objective To investigate the effect of exercise and custom-made insoles to patients […]