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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, ...
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 ...
Foot health and quality of life among university students: cross-sectional study
(Associação Paulista de Medicina, 2018-03)
[Abstract] BACKGROUND:
Foot problems are believed to reduce quality of life and are increasingly present. Even among young adults of university age, untreated foot problems can lead to postural and mobility problems. ...
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 ...
Quality of life related to foot health status in women with fibromyalgia: a case-control study
(Termedia, 2019-05)
[Abstract] Introduction:
To date, the Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ) has not been applied to women who suffer from fibromyalgia. The main purpose of this study was to compare both foot and general health-related ...
Infrared thermography applied to lower limb muscles in elite soccer players with functional ankle equinus and non-equinus condition
(PeerJ, 2017-05)
[Abstract] Gastrocnemius-soleus equinus (GSE) is a foot-ankle complaint in which the extensibility of the gastrocnemius (G) and soleus muscles (triceps surae) and ankle are limited to a dorsiflexion beyond a neutral ankle ...
Footwear used by older people and a history of hyperkeratotic lesions on the foot : A prospective observational study
(Wolters Kluwer, 2017-04)
[Abstract] Inadequate footwear, painful and hyperkeratotic lesions (HL) are an extremely common problems amongst older people. Such problems increase the risk of falls, hamper mobility, reduction of quality of life, dignity, ...
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 ...
Evaluation of foot health related quality of life in individuals with foot problems by gender: a cross-sectional comparative analysis study
(BMJ, 2018-10)
[Abstract] Objective Foot problems (FP) may be considered to be a prevalent conditions in people but there is limited evidence of their effect on the quality of life (QoL) related to foot health in men and women. The aim ...