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Kinematic coupling between the foot and lower limb during gait [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
INTRODUCTION: Abnormal kinematic coupling between the foot and lower limb has been associated with chronic overuse injuries of the lower extremity during running. However, the normal coupling relationship between the two segments remains unclear. The
Pohl, Michael Bernhard
core   +7 more sources

Liquid crystal thermography in neuropathic assessment of the diabetic foot. [PDF]

open access: yes
Primary aetiologic factors of diabetic foot disease include peripheral neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease. Assessment of circulation, neuropathy, and foot pressure is employed routinely to determine the risk of foot ulceration in the patient ...
Bharara, Manish
core   +9 more sources

Does foot posture differ according to gender and lower extremity muscle strength in pre-adolescent swimmers?

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Human Movement, 2021
Abnormal foot adaptations may affect muscle strength and may be associated with injury in athletes. The aim of this study is to investigate whether foot posture differs according to gender and lower limb muscle strength in pre-adolescent swimmers.
Aykut Özçadırcı   +3 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Analysis of Leg Muscle Activities and Foot Angles while Pressing the Accelerator Pedal by Different Foot Postures

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2022
The accelerator pedal in a vehicle can be pressed by either of two (natural and rotated) foot postures, according to driver preference. Since the rotated foot posture requires only foot motion to switch between the brake and accelerator pedals, most ...
Amir Tjolleng, Jaesik Yang, Kihyo Jung
doaj   +1 more source

The association of foot posture and osteoarthritis of the medial compartment of the knee joint: A literature review

open access: yesIndian Journal of Rheumatology, 2022
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee joint (KOA) is a major cause of morbidity among older adults. Medial compartment KOA (MCKOA) is the more common form. High body mass index (BMI), obesity, and older age are some of the risk factors for KOA.
Shrikant Wagh, Rizwan Razak
doaj   +1 more source

Posture Operating Method by Foot Posture Change and Characteristics of Foot Motion [PDF]

open access: yesIEEE Access, 2019
The lower limbs of the human body actually can perform the multiple-degree-of-freedom motion, just like the upper limbs. This suggests the possibility for the lower limbs to be used in the operation of multiple-degree-of-freedom devices, such as a robot arm.
Masaharu Komori   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Modification of Pronated Foot Posture after a Program of Therapeutic Exercises [PDF]

open access: yesInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020
Alfonso Martinez Nova   +2 more
exaly   +2 more sources

Normative values for the Foot Posture Index [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2008
AbstractBackgroundThe Foot Posture Index (FPI) is a validated method for quantifying standing foot posture, and is being used in a variety of clinical settings. There have however, been no normative data available to date for comparison and reference.
Redmond, AC, Crane, YZ, Menz, HB
openaire   +4 more sources

Foot posture and landing error scores in recreational basketball players: a novel approach to prevent lower-limb injuries

open access: yesPedagogy of Physical Culture and Sports, 2023
Background and Study Aim. Foot posture is an important determinant of a basketball player's performance. It influences their ability to generate power, maintain balance, and absorb shock.
Vinosh Kumar Purushothaman   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Clinical measures of foot posture and ankle joint dorsiflexion do not differ in adults with and without plantar heel pain

open access: yesScientific Reports, 2021
Foot posture and ankle joint dorsiflexion have long been proposed to be risk factors for plantar heel pain, however body mass may be a confounder when investigating these factors.
Karl B. Landorf   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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