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Comparison of Static Lower Extremity Alignment in Female Ballet Dancers and Non-ballet Dancer [PDF]

Cheyuk gwahag yeon-gu, 2023
PURPOSE This study aimed to: 1) compare the differences in static lower-extremity alignment (SLEA) between female ballet dancers (BD) and non-ballet dancers (NBD); 2) investigate the differences among gesture leg (GL) and supporting leg (SL) in BD and ...
Kyungeon Kim, Hyung Gyu Jeon, Kyeongtak Song, Sae Yong Lee   +3 more
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Classification of lower extremity movement patterns based on visual assessment: reliability and correlation with 2-dimensional video analysis [PDF]

, 2014
CONTEXT: Abnormal movement patterns have been implicated in lower extremity injury. Reliable, valid, and easily implemented assessment methods are needed to examine existing musculoskeletal disorders and investigate predictive factors for lower extremity
Graci, Valentina, Harris-Hayes, Marcie, Koh, Christine, Royer, Nathaniel K, Salsich, Gretchen B, Steger-May, Karen   +5 more
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Best Local Flaps for Lower Extremity Reconstruction

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2020
Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Summary: The ideal reconstruction of lower limb defects should replace like with like and minimize morbidity to the donor site, achieving the best possible esthetic and functional outcome.
Faris M. AlMugaren, C. Pak, H. Suh, J. Hong   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Risk factors for foot ulceration in adults with end‐stage renal disease on dialysis: study protocol for a prospective observational cohort study

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2015
Background Adults with end‐stage renal disease treated with dialysis experience a high burden of foot ulceration and lower extremity amputation. However, the risk factors for foot ulceration in the dialysis population are incompletely understood due to ...
Michelle R. Kaminski, Anita Raspovic, Lawrence P. McMahon, Bircan Erbas, Karl B. Landorf   +4 more
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The Economic Impact of Lower Extremity Amputations in Diabetics. a Retrospective Study From a Tertiary Care Hospital of Faisalabad, Pakistan [PDF]

, 2020
Background: Among the various complications of diabetes, lower-extremity amputation due to diabetic foot is a common problem. In Pakistan, 6-7% of patients with diabetes suffer from diabetic foot ulceration.
Ehsan, S. B. (Sumera), Labeeq, M. (Muhammad), Rehman, W. (Waleed), Tariq, M. A. (Muhammad), Tung, S. A. (Samra), Yar, M. A. (Muhammad)   +5 more
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Nonlinear Elastic Material Property Estimation of Lower Extremity Residual Limb Tissues [PDF]

, 2003
The interface stresses between the residual limb and prosthetic socket have been studied to investigate prosthetic fit. Finite-element models of the residual limb-prosthetic socket interface facilitate investigation of the mechanical interface and may ...
Silver-Thorn, M. Barbara, Tönük, Ergin   +1 more
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Chronic Ankle Instability Leads to Lower Extremity Kinematic Changes During Landing Tasks: A Systematic Review

International Journal of Exercise Science, 2019
Ankle and knee injuries are two of the most common injuries. It has been shown that ankle sprains can lead to chronic ankle instability thereby affecting the function of the ankle.
A. Theisen, James Day
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Anticipatory Effects on Lower Extremity Neuromechanics During a Cutting Task [PDF]

, 2015
Context: Continued research into the mechanism of noncontact anterior cruciate ligament injury helps to improve clinical interventions and injury-prevention strategies.
Geiser, Christopher, Kipp, Kristof, Malloy, Philip, Meinerz, Carolyn M.   +3 more
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A Growing Troubling Triad: Diabetes, Aging, and Falls

Journal of Aging Research, 2013
There is a significant and troubling link between diabetes (DM) and falls in the elderly. Individuals with DM are prone to fall for reasons such as decreased sensorimotor function, musculoskeletal/neuromuscular deficits, foot and body pain ...
Ryan T. Crews, Sai V. Yalla, Adam E. Fleischer, Stephanie C. Wu   +3 more
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Walk for life - the National Clubfoot Project of Bangladesh: the four-year outcomes of 150 congenital clubfoot cases following Ponseti method

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2016
Background Congenital clubfoot deformity can cause significant disability, and if left untreated, may further impoverish those in developing countries, like Bangladesh.
Angela Margaret Evans, Mohommad Mamun Hossen Chowdhury, Mohommad Humayun Kabir, Md Fashiur Rahman   +3 more
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