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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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Effectiveness of Custom Foot Insoles to Decrease Plantar Pressure: A Cross-over Randomized Trial Study
(MDPI, 2022-03)
[Abstract] Motorsport requires a high physical demand in the development of different body
positions. To obtain the maximum efficiency in elite and amateur motorcycling depends
on a good biomechanical performance [1,2]. ...
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 ...
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 ...
Effects of Myofascial Induction Therapy on Ankle Range of Motion and Pressure Pain Threshold in Trigger Points of the Gastrocnemius—A Clinical Trial
(MDPI, 2023-09-21)
[Abstract] Background: The myofascial induction technique (MIT) has been shown to increase
shoulder range of motion (ROM) in breast cancer survivors and decrease pain pressure threshold
over the radial nerve in patients ...
Dry needling of the flexor digitorum brevis muscle reduces postural control in standing: A pre-post stabilometric study
(Wiley, 2023-03-16)
[Abstract] There are studies that show the better balance after dry needling in lumbar pain.
However, the postural control effects after foot dry needling are unknown. Our
objective
was to check if dry needling reduces ...
Impact of plantar fasciitis on the quality of life of male and female patients according to the Foot Health Status Questionnaire
(Dove Press, 2018-04)
[Abstract] Background and purpose: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a foot disorder in adults secondary to an inflammatory response caused by repetitive micro-trauma. We evaluated and compared the impact on quality of life (QoL) ...