Muscle injuries are the most common trauma in team and individual sports. The muscles
most frequently affected are those of the lower limb, and in particular hamstrings, adductors …

Orthopedic insoles is the most commonly used nonsurgical treatment method for the flatfoot.
Polyurethane (PU) plays a crucial role in the manufacturing of orthopedic insoles due to its …

Background Reduced ankle dorsiflexion is associated with lower limb injury and
dysfunction, with static stretching mostly used to increase ankle range of motion. Foam …

Return to play (RTP) decisions in football are currently based on expert opinion. No
consensus guideline has been published to demonstrate an evidence-based decision …

Background: Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of foot pain. If conservative treatment fails,
there is no consensus as to the best surgical management for recalcitrant plantar fasciitis …

Background Restriction in foot and ankle joint range of motion, such as an ankle equinus,
has been associated with increased plantar pressure and its complications. However …

Objectives To determine the reliability of the commonly used musculoskeletal assessments
in individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI). Design Within and between-days test-retest …

Background The study aims to identify the correlation of ankle dorsiflexion range-of-motion
(ADROM)(with its related gastrocnemius and soleus extensibility) with lower-limb kinetic …

Context: Limited ankle dorsiflexion (DF) range of motion has been correlated with decreased
flexibility of the gastrocnemius/soleus complex. Decreased ankle DF range of motion can …

Background Hemophilia is characterized by degenerative joint damage. Patients with
hemophilic arthropathy present joint damage, reduced range of motion, and decreased …