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Intra and Inter-rater Reliability between Ultrasound Imaging and Caliper Measures to determine Spring Ligament Dimensions in Cadavers
(Nature Research, 2019-10)
The purpose was to evaluate intra and inter-rater reliability, repeatability and absolute accuracy between ultrasound imaging (US) and caliper measures to determine Spring ligament (SL) dimensions in cadavers. SLs were ...
Impact of the Allergic Asthma on Foot Health-Related Quality of Life and Depression : A Novel Case-Control Research
(MDPI, 2019)
[Abstract] Background: Asthma may be considered as a non-communicable condition associated with higher bronchial responsiveness that may impair quality of life (QoL). Purpose: The research aim was to compare scores of ...
QardioArm Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor Against Omron M3 Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease : A Validation Study According to the European Society of Hypertension International Protocol Revision 2010
(JMIR Publications, 2019-12)
[Abstract] Background: Hypertension is considered as a main risk factor for chronic kidney disease development and progression. Thus,
the control and evaluation of this disease with new software and devices are especially ...
Ultrasonography features of the plantar fascia complex in patients with chronic non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy: a case-control study
(MDPI, 2019)
[Abstract] Purpose: The goal of the present study was to assess, by ultrasound imaging (USI), the thickness of the plantar fascia (PF) at the insertion of the calcaneus, mid and forefoot fascial locations, and the calcaneal ...
Electromyographic evaluation of the impacts of different insoles in the activity patterns of the lower limb muscles during sport motorcycling : a cross-over trial
(MDPI, 2019)
[Abstract] Customized foot insoles (CFI) have been recognized to reduce the prevalence of foot disorders in sport. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of four types of CFI on the activity patterns of the lower ...
Development and Validation of the Overall Foot Health Questionnaire for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Analysis
(MDPI, 2019)
[Abstract] Background and Objectives: In general, patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are ignorant of the physician’s role and of RA-related feet problems. The aim of our study was to validate a questionnaire on the ...
Association between sex differences on foot health related to the quality of life in a sample of sedentary people
(AMB, 2019-02)
[Abstract] Sedentary (sitting) time may produce many anatomical and physiological consequences which are supposedly associated with a decreased quality of life (QoL) related to foot health. Accordingly, this study aimed ...
Relationship Between Decreased Subcalcaneal Fat Pad Thickness and Plantar Heel Pain. A Case Control Study
(American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, 2019-01)
[Abstract] Background: Heel pain is one of the most frequent complaints in medical clinical practice for conditions affecting the feet during weight-bearing tasks.
Objective: The goal of this study was to measure and ...
Fibularis tertius muscle in women & men: A surface anatomy cross-sectional study across countries
(PLOS, 2019-04)
[Abstract] The fibularis tertius muscle (FTM) is a rare anatomic variation. The prevalence of this exclusively human structure, which is found in the anterior compartment of the leg, is often underestimated, and it is ...
Sex Differences in the Footprint Analysis During the Entire Gait Cycle in a Functional Equinus Condition: Novel Cross Sectional Research
(MDPI, 2019-09)
[Abstract] Some studies suggest that gender is related to gait. Females show significantly higher ankle motion and vertical ground reaction forces. Males have significantly larger plantar contact surface areas in all regions ...