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Ultrasound evaluation of intrinsic plantar muscles and fascia in hallux valgus : A case-control study
(Wolters Kluwer, 2016-11)
[Abstract] A cross-sectional area (CSA) and thickness reduction of the abductor hallucis (AbH) is shown in subjects with hallux valgus (HV). To date, other soft-tissue structures have not been researched in relation with ...
Features of Extrinsic Plantar Muscles in Patients with Plantar Fasciitis by Ultrasound Imaging: A Retrospective Case Control Research
(MDPI, 2022-04)
[Abstract] The present study aimed to compare by ultrasound imaging (USI) the tibial posterior (TP), medial gastrocnemius (MG) and soleus muscle in patients with and without plantar fasciitis (PF). A sample of 42 individuals ...
The Relationship between Shoe Fitting and Foot Health of Persons with Down Syndrome: A Case Control Study
(MDPI, 2018-05)
[Abstract] Background: Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal abnormality and a cause of intellectual disability. It is also associated with orthopaedic and musculoskeletal problems of the locomotive apparatus, ...
Intra and Intersession Repeatability and Reliability of Dynamic Parameters in Pressure Platform Assessments on Subjects With Simulated Leg Length Discrepancy. A Cross-Sectional Research
(Associação Paulista de Medicina, 2021-08)
[Abstract] BACKGROUND:
Leg length discrepancy (LLD) may play a key role in exercise biomechanics. Although the Podoprint platform has been used in dynamic pressure studies, there are no data regarding the reliability and ...
The Impact of Depression Symptoms in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Novel Case-Control Investigation
(MDPI, 2021-03)
[Abstract] Parkinson’s disease is a common neurodegenerative disease and it is known to cause motor disturbances associated with musculoskeletal problems of the locomotor apparatus, and non-motor symptoms, that are believed ...
The implications of the foot health status in Parkinsonpatients: A case–control study
(Wiley, 2023-01)
[Abstract] Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects bothhealth of the feet, as to gait patterns. This study aimed to find out about footproblems and their impact on self-perceived quality of ...
Influence of an Upper Limb Isometric Task in Perceived and Performance Fatigability of Elderly Subjects: A Quasi-Experimental Study
(MDPI, 2022-08)
[Abstract] Isometric activity can be used as a strategy to improve health, fitness, and functional performance in the elderly population, but differences in fatigability may occur. This study aimed to understand fatigability ...
Kinesiophobia Levels in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Case-Control Investigation
(MDPI, 2022-09)
[Abstract] Fear of movement or kinesiophobia is an irrational fear of physical movement and fatigue
that causes a limitation of functional capacity and decreased physical activity. The purpose of
this study was to ascertain ...
Ultrasonography Comparison of Pelvic Floor and Abdominal Wall Muscles in Women with and without Dyspareunia: A Cross-Sectional Study
(MDPI, 2022-07)
[Abstract] Pelvic floor hypertonicity and narrowing of the levator ani hiatus is traditionally assumed
in women with dyspareunia and considered a therapeutical target by physical therapists. However,
accurate pre-treatment ...
Is ankle taping effective to limit the ankle dorsiflexion in a single-training session? An observational study in semi-professional basketball players
(Scielo, 2023-07-31)
[Abstract] BACKGROUND: Ankle taping (AT) is effective in preventing ankle sprain injuries in most common sports
and is employed in rehabilitation and prevention sports.
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the ...