There might be gender differences in segmental foot motion considering the gender differences in the foot shape and the prevalence of pathologies [1,2]. The objectives of this study were 1) to obtain reference data of segmental motion of the foot using a multi-segment foot model (MFM) with 15-marker set from healthy adults; 2) to find gender differences in segmental foot motion during gait. One...

Results Overall, 2,034 people presented with a foot ulcer in 2012. Mean age was 63(±14) years and 67.8% were male. Co-morbidities included 85% had diabetes, 49.7% hypertension, 39.2% dyslipidaemia, 25.6% cardiovascular disease, 13.7% kidney disease and 12.2% smoking. Foot ulcer types included 51.6% neuropathic, 17.8% neuroischaemic, 7.2% ischaemic, 6.6% post-surgical and 16.8% other; whilst 31%...

Background: The maintenance of balance is a complex phenomenon that is influenced by a range of sensorimotor factors. Foot arch height index (AHI) and arch rigidity index (ARI) may also influence balance and postural sway. According to the literature, measurement of foot posture is widely considered to be an important component of musculoskeletal examination in clinical practice and research. O...

OBJECTIVES To explore the anatomy of the plantar aponeurosis (PA) and its biomechanical effects on the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint and foot arch. METHODS Anatomic parameters (length, width and thickness of each central PA bundle and the main body of the central part) were measured in 8 cadaveric specimens. The ratios of the length and width of each bundle to the length and width of ...

objectives: the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of flat foot in a population of 7-12 year old students and to investigate the relationship between flat foot and age and sex. methods: in this cross-sectional study, a total of 945 students (460 girls and 485 boys) were examined. the presence of flatfoot and the degree of its severity according to tachdjian's system of gradi...

BACKGROUND The Maasai are the most widely known African ethnic group located in Kenya and northern Tanzania. Most spend their days either barefoot or in their traditional shoes made of car tires. Although they walk long distances of up to sixty kilometers a day, they do not suffer from any foot ailments. Little is known about their foot structure and gait. The goal of this investigation was to ...

Minimalist running footwear has grown increasingly popular. Prior studies that have compared lower extremity biomechanics in minimalist running to traditional running conditions are largely limited to a single running velocity. This study compares the effects of running at various speeds on foot strike pattern, stride length, knee angles and ankle angles in traditional, barefoot, and minimalist...