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Effectiveness of Myofascial Release Techniques in the Management of Plantar Fasciitis: A Meta-Analysis

Allied Medical Research Journal, 2023
Introduction Myofascial Release Techniques (MFRT) are manual therapies that target soft tissues by using long, low-amplitude stretches to increase tissue flexibility. Despite its efficacy in a variety of diseases, perspectives on its biomechanical and
Wajeeha Nadeem Mirza, Faizan Saeed Syed, Farhat Fawad Liaquat   +2 more
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Disease knowledge in patients attending a diabetic foot clinic

, 2005
Background: Foot-specific patient education is an essential element of a health system diabetic foot program. Foot-specific patient education must be individualized, because of cognitive deficits in individuals with long-standing diabetes.
Batista, Fabio [UNIFESP], Pinzur, Michael S., Fabio Batista, Michael S. Pinzur   +3 more
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Effects of custom mold with peripheral textured surface foot orthosis on balance and physical function in subjects with chronic ankle instability [PDF]

Advances in Medicine, Psychology, and Public Health
Introduction: Currently, healthcare professionals recommend an initial conservative approach consisting of non-pharmacological approaches for chronic ankle instability.
Mahmood Bahramizadeh, Reza Vahab Kashani, Mohsen Vahedi   +2 more
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The foot in forensic human identification - a review [PDF]

, 2014
The identification of human remains is a process which can be attempted irrespective of the stage of decomposition in which the remains are found or the anatomical regions recovered. In recent years, the discovery of fragmented human remains has garnered
Hackman, L., Hackman, L.; id_orcid, Black, S. M., Davies, Catriona, Black, Sue   +4 more
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Can Foot Exercises and Going Barefoot Improve Function, Muscle Size, Foot Pressure During Walking and Qualitative Reports of Function in People with Flat Foot?

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics, 2018
Category: Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: Specific exercises to train foot muscles for barefoot running (i.e. doming seated[DS] and standing[DSt]) and post foot and ankle injury (i.e.
Marcey Keefer Hutchison DPT, Robin Dorociak, Alison Modafferi DPT, Shanna Howland DPT, Angela Foster DPT, Jean Jarbath DPT, Brenden Thompson DPT, Tyler Whited DPT, Jeff Houck PhD   +8 more
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Multidisciplinary approach to scheduling surgery for diabetic foot: a case report

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2019
Background The treatment of diabetic foot ulcers in this case is complex and multidisciplinary, and an interdisciplinary team is extremely beneficial.
Guangyu Wang, Leiyong Wang, Yu Wang, Xuying Xu   +3 more
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Foot Health and Lower Extremity Function in People With Multiple Sclerosis: A Cross‐Sectional Survey Study

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Introduction Foot health and lower extremity function are important issues for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). However, relatively little is known about foot health among people with MS.
Minna Stolt, Maria Eränen, Jouko Katajisto, Riitta Rosio   +3 more
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Molecular factors involved in the development of diabetic foot syndrome [PDF]

, 2012
Diabetes is one of the major challenges of modern medicine, as it is considered a global epidemic of the XXI century. The disease often leads to the development of serious, health threatening complications.
Brun-Olszewska, Bożena, Olszewski, Paweł, Bruhn-Olszewska, Bożena, Węgrzyn, Alicja, Gabig-Cimińska, Magdalena, Korzon-Burakowska, Anna, Jakóbkiewicz-Banecka, Joanna   +6 more
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Chasing footprints in time – reframing our understanding of human foot function in the context of current evidence and emerging insights

, 2023
In this narrative review we evaluate foundational biomechanical theories of human foot function in light of new data acquired with technology that was not available to early researchers.
Welte, L, Rainbow, MJ, Behling, AV, Kelly, L   +3 more
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Foot deformities, function in the lower extremities, and plantar pressure in patients with diabetes at high risk to develop foot ulcers

, 2015
Objective : Foot deformities, neuropathy, and dysfunction in the lower extremities are known risk factors that increase plantar peak pressure (PP) and, as a result, the risk of developing foot ulcers in patients with diabetes.
Hellstrand Tang, Ulla, Lisovskaja, Vera, Karlsson, Jon, Zügner, Roland, Lisovskaja, Vera,, Tranberg, Roy,, Hagberg, Kerstin,, Karlsson, Jón,, Zügner, Roland,, Hellstrand Tang, Ulla,, Tranberg, Roy, Z\ufcgner, Roland, Hagberg, Kerstin   +12 more
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