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Effects of compressive stockings and standard stockings in skin temperature and pressure pain threshold in runners with functional ankle equinus condition
(MDPI, 2018)
[Abstract] Objective: To assess clinical differences in the Achilles tendons of runners with ankle equinus wearing either compressive or standard stockings. Design: Case–control study. Methods: In this study, we conducted ...
The QardioArm Blood Pressure App for Self-Measurement in an Obese Population: Validation Study Using the European Society of Hypertension International Protocol Revision 2010
(JMIR, 2018-10)
[Abstract] Background:
Obesity and high blood pressure (HBP) pose high cardiovascular risks, and they are frequent causes of cardiovascular disease.
Objective:
The aim of this study was to validate the mobile app ...
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, ...
The influence of heel height related on quality of life on the foot in a sample of women
(Associação Médica Brasileira, 2018-04)
[Abstract] Many women have worn high-heel shoes (HHS) at some point in their lives and many wear them on a daily basis, with higher prevalence between 39% and 78% observed in institutional and clinical settings. The purpose ...
Clinical Aspects of Foot Health in Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease
(MDPI, 2018-02)
[Abstract] Alzheimer’s disease (AD) shows a marked presence of physiologic changes and the start or aggravation of underlying diseases such as physical frailty in diverse anatomical regions. It is believed to have a ...
Comparison of Health-Related Quality of Life Between Patients With Different Metatarsalgia Types and Matched Healthy Controls: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
(Associação Paulista de Medicina, 2018-09)
[Abstract] BACKGROUND:
Metatarsalgia can be considered to be a common complaint in clinical practice. The aim of this study was to compare quality of life (QoL) between participants with different metatarsalgia types and ...
Rehabilitative ultrasound imaging of the bilateral intrinsic plantar muscles and fascia in post-stroke survivors with hemiparesis: A case-control study
(Ivyspring, 2018)
[Abstract] Purpose: The study main aim was to compare the cross-sectional area (CSA) and thickness of the plantar muscles and fascia in the hemiparesis and contralateral feet of poststroke survivors with respect to healthy ...
Effect of generalized ligamentous hyperlaxity related of quality of life in the foot: a case controlled study
(Associação Médica Brasileira, 2018-09)
[Abstract] Generalized ligamentous hyperlaxity (GLH) has been shown to predispose an individual to a number of orthopaedic conditions. Little is known about how GLH affects people’ foot health-related quality of life. This ...
How is cell proprioception related to cell growth and differentiation? Strong scientific evidence for future clinical activities
(Associação Médica Brasileira, 2018-11)
Evaluation of podiatric disorders in a sample of children with intellectual disabilities: an analytical cross-sectional study
(Associação Paulista de Medicina, 2018-11)
[Abstract] BACKGROUND:
Intellectual disabilities (IDs) usually derive from neurodevelopmental disabilities. They limit intellectual functioning and cause adaptive behaviors and orthopedic problems. These disabilities have ...