Background: Functional hallux limitus (FHL) refers to dorsiflexion mobility limitation when the first metatarsal head is under loading conditions but not in unloaded state. The goal of study was evaluate 3 common manual tests (Buell, Dananberg, and Jack tests) for assessing metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) determining normal values needed detect FHL, clarify signs symptoms associated with this pathology. Methods: Forty-four subjects were included reliability study. Subjects divided into...

Abstract Background The first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ), which includes the metatarsal and proximal phalanx, plays a crucial role in gait impacts windlass mechanism. Disruptions to this mechanism are implicated various foot pathologies. Jack’s Test serves as valuable tool for clinicians assess functionality of MTPJ. Varus rearfoot wedges (VRFWs) common treatment employed management lower limb impact VRFWs on resistance MTPJ during Jack´s is currently unknown. This study aimed measure...

As we conclude this Special Issue dedicated to the ‘Advances in Foot Biomechanics and Gait Analysis’, reflect on significant strides made understanding complexities of foot mechanics their impact human movement [...]

Background Clinical trials are known to provide cause-and-effect results and data with low levels of bias. However, a lack funding for clinical trials, which considered expensive, means that academic sponsors rarely able conduct them. Academic highly relevant the valuable they questions. This is why initiatives unfunded have been identified as an important issue pay attention in future studies. Therefore, we present our initiative through Rogers’ theory, highlighted literature diffusing...

To date, the Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ) has not been applied to women who suffer from fibromyalgia. The main purpose of this study was compare both foot and general health-related quality life between with fibromyalgia healthy matched women. We hypothesized that may present an impaired related health.A sample 208 women, mean age 55.00 ±8.25 years, recruited outpatient clinic divided into 2 groups, 104 (for case group) control group). Demographic data domains FHSQ scores were...

The current study aimed to compare the effects of Pilates versus Zumba training on postural performance in middle-aged postmenopausal women. Fifty-seven eligible women, aged between 50 and 60 years, were randomized into three groups: (ZG) group, (PG) group or control (CG) group. Postural was assessed using a force platform under 4 sensory manipulation conditions: firm foam surfaces with eyes opened (EO) closed (EC). Our results showed more marked adaptations favor ZG concerning compared PG....

The goal of the present study was to assess, by ultrasound imaging (USI), thickness plantar fascia (PF) at insertion calcaneus, mid and forefoot fascial locations, calcaneal fat pad (CFP) in patients with Achilles tendinopathy (AT). An observational case-control study. A total sample 143 individuals from 18 55 years evaluated USI divided into two groups: group composed chronic non-insertional AT (n = 71) B comprised healthy subjects 72). PF thicknesses on midfoot, rearfoot CFP were USI....

Study design, case-control study: Background, Morton’s extension (ME) is a kind of orthotic that has been used as conservative treatment painful hallux rigidus (HR) osteoarthritis, but only their effects on first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) mobility and position in healthy subjects have studied, not its applied pulled tension forces neither with HR. Objectives: This study sought to understand how ME’s orthotics three different thicknesses could influence the kinematic MPJ by measuring...

In order to predict the high mortality due COVID-19, simple, useful and remote instruments are required. To assess validity of baseline Barthel Index score as a predictor in-hospital among COVID-19 patients, validation study clinical prediction tool in cohort patients with was conducted. The primary variable main explanatory variable. Demographic, laboratory variables were collected. Other scores also assessed: Pneumonia Severity Index, CURB-65 A-DROP. Receiver Operating Characteristic Area...

The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effectiveness Myofascial Release Technique (MRT) along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on pain, craniovertebral angle (CVA), and neck disability in university students chronic pain forward head posture. A total sixty-six eligible participants posture were into group (n = 33) MRT Behavior 33). Clinical outcomes included measured using numerical rating scale, through index, cranial vertebral angle. assessed at baseline...

ABSTRACT Objective: to explore attitudes towards patients' self-reported data about foot health-related beliefs from a behavioural and attitudinal perspective. Methods: sample of 282 participants mean age 39.46 ± 16.026 came health centre where demographic, clinical characteristics relating were registered, informants' completed all the stages research process. Results: results analysis revealed an 8-factor factorial structure based on (1) podiatric behaviours, (2) intention carry out...

The proper dorsal flexion movement of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) is crucial for an accurate gait. Restricted can disrupt windlass mechanism, and Jack’s test a tool to assess such alterations. Although running socks are commonly used, their influence on mechanism remains unclear. Therefore, aim this study was measure resistance passive under three different conditions: barefoot, wearing regular socks, biomechanical using digital force gauge. Methods: research involved sample...

There is evidence that healthcare can be executed differentially depending on the gender of patients, researchers, and clinicians. The aim was to analyze possible existence nursing differences in pain management produced by arterial puncture for blood gas analysis. A cross-sectional, multicenter study designed conducted Castilla-la Mancha (Spain). Variables interest were collected from nurses public health system a European region through questionnaire. Data four months; primary outcome use...

Abstract Background The hallux dorsiflexion resistance test is a frequently employed clinical maneuver for assessing the initiation of windlass mechanism This involves phalanx hallux, thereby evaluating plantarflexion first metatarsal, elevation medial longitudinal arch, and supination rearfoot. plays crucial role in gait, orthopedic devices, such as kinetic wedge, which aims to facilitate its activation by increasing dorsiflexion. Although it believed that facilitating with wedge should be...

Purpose: Abdominal muscles are key in maintaining body stability and balance an improvement the functioning of these could influence rehabilitation process lower limb pathologies such as Achilles Tendinopathy (AT).The aim was to explore whether calf eccentric exercise (EE) with vibration training more effective at causing adaptation rectus anterior (RA) thickness inter-rectus distance (IRD) than EE cryotherapy.Methods: The investigation a single-blinded, randomized, controlled clinical trial...

The proper measurement of plantar pressure during gait is critical for the clinical diagnosis foot problems. Force platforms and wearable devices have been developed to study patterns walking or running. However, these are often expensive, cumbersome, boundary constraints that limit participant's motions. Recent advancements in quality plastic optical fiber (POF) made it possible manufacture a low-cost bend sensor with novel design use monitoring. An intensity-based POF not only lightweight,...

The prevention and cure of postoperative infections has been a source study over the years is currently being studied. In this bibliographic review, comparison between different products used for treatment postsurgical procured, likewise, able to determine which would be best option post-surgical infections. review we focus on Onychocryptosis because it an emerging problem today. Many surgeries are performed fix condition, increases risk

Background: Hallux abductus valgus (HAV) is a forefoot condition produced by extrinsic and intrinsic factors. Shoes with high heel height typical narrow tip toe box can induce deviations in both the proximal phalanx of hallux (PPH) first metatarsal (IMTT) bones. Nevertheless, isolated role remains unclear development HAV pathology. Objectives: The goal was to determine if increase shoes without could augment PPH IMTT deviation frontal, sagittal, transverse planes toward metatarsophalangeal...

Vertebral disorders have significant health and economic impacts, due to aging current lifestyle habits, there is a trend toward their increase. Obesity the alignment of vertebral curvatures can be associated with back pain. Objective: This study aims analyze whether general abdominal obesity are cervical, dorsal, lumbar pain as well increased or decreased values curvatures. Methodology: Body composition, degree curvature, perception were evaluated in population 301 people (>18 years...

Background: The mobility of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (I MPTJ) has been related to proper windlass mechanism and triceps surae during heel-off phase running gait; orthopedic treatment I MPTJ restriction made with typical Morton extension orthoses (TMEO). Nowadays it is unclear what effects TMEO or novel inverted rocker (NIRO) have on EMG activity running. Objective: To compare versus NIRO medialis lateralis gastrocnemius Study design: A cross-sectional pilot study. Methods: 21...