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Determination of normal values for navicular drop during walking: a new model correcting for foot length and gender

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2009
Background The navicular drop test is a measure to evaluate the function of the medial longitudinal arch, which is important for examination of patients with overuse injuries.
Nielsen Rasmus G, Rathleff Michael S, Simonsen Ole H, Langberg Henning   +3 more
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A Novel Method for Measuring In-Shoe Navicular Drop during Gait

Sensors, 2012
Analysis of foot movement is essential in the treatment and prevention of foot-related disorders. Measuring the in-shoe foot movement during everyday activities, such as sports, has the potential to become an important diagnostic tool in clinical ...
Henrik Karstoft, Ole Simonsen, Dan Hermann, Michael S. Rathleff, Simon L. Kappel, Peter Ahrendt   +5 more
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Reliability and concurrent validity of a novel method allowing for in‐shoe measurement of navicular drop

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2014
Background Increased navicular drop is associated with increased risk of lower extremity overuse injuries and foot orthoses are often prescribed to reduce navicular drop.
Birgitte H Christensen, Kathrine S Andersen, Kristina S Pedersen, Britt S Bengtsen, Ole Simonsen, Simon L Kappel, Michael S Rathleff   +6 more
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A minimal markerset for three-dimensional foot function assessment: measuring navicular drop and drift under dynamic conditions

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2018
Background The validity of predicting foot pronation occurring mainly at the midfoot by surrogate measures from the rearfoot, like eversion excursion, is limited.
Patric Eichelberger, Angela Blasimann, Nicole Lutz, Fabian Krause, Heiner Baur   +4 more
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The relationship between body mass index and pronation response of the foot in healthy young individuals

Northwestern Medical Journal, 2023
Aim: This study aims to evaluate the relationship between body mass index and navicular drop in healthy young individuals by considering gender differences.
Gamze Taşkın Şenol, İbrahim Kürtül, Abdullah Ray, Gülçin Ahmetoğlu   +3 more
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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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The effects of Dynamic® taping on vertical jumps in adolescent volleyball players with low medial longitudinal arch

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity, 2022
Introduction: Taping has long been used by health professionals to provide mechanical support for the musculoskeletal system. However, there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate the effect of Dynamic® taping.
Dilek Hande ESEN , Nihan KAFA, Nevin ATALAY GUZEL , Cengiz AKARCESME   +3 more
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Predicting Ability of Dynamic Balance in Construction Workers Based on Demographic Information and Anthropometric Dimensions

Safety and Health at Work, 2021
Background: Difficulties in walking and balance are risk factors for falling. This study aimed to predict dynamic balance based on demographic information and anthropometric dimensions in construction workers.
Fateme H. Abdolahi, Ali S. Variani, Sakineh Varmazyar   +2 more
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Prevalence of Flexible Flat Foot in Adults: A Cross-sectional Study [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017
Introduction: Flat foot (pes planus) is a commonly observed disorder in clinical practice. The height of Medial Longitudinal Arch (MLA) determines the degree of pes planus. Majority of the previous studies on prevalence of flexible flat foot were done
Ashok Aenumulapalli, Manoj Mohan Kulkarni, Achleshwar Ramnarain Gandotra   +2 more
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Evaluation of Static and Dynamic Plantar Pressure Distribution along with Other Musculoskeletal Parameters in Athletes with and without Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome

Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, 2023
Background: Medial tibial stress syndrome is one of the most common overuse injuries in all running-related activities. Despite the high prevalence, various controversy exist in the literature regarding the risk factors for MTSS.
Sarika Chaudhary, Bhanukiran R. Chauhan
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