Background Centre of pressure (COP), plantar pressure (PP), and plantar-flexion isometric
strength (PF isom) are often examined in relation to postural control and gait. Research …

Background For the diagnosis and treatment of the foot and ankle, bone alignments have
long been evaluated using planar radiographs in weight-bearing conditions and a large …

Aim The present study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of flexible flat foot
among 18-21-year-old Indian adults using Navicular Drop Test (NDT) which is regarded as …

BACKGROUND: Information is limited about the relationships between clinical measures of
static foot posture and peak plantar pressures under the medial column of the foot. The …

Covering every aspect of the process, this book introduces the design, development,
manufacturing, and marketing of footwear. It also presents a comprehensive discussion of …

Objective To examine the associations of foot posture and foot function to foot pain. Methods
Data were collected on 3,378 members of the Framingham Study cohort who completed foot …

Background Foot posture is considered to be an important component of musculoskeletal
assessment in clinical practice and research. However, many measurement approaches are …

Background Although foot diseases are common, only a few studies have detailed the
biomechanical and anatomical components of each disorder. The most reliable diagnostic …

Background: The foot is composed of medial, lateral and transverse arches which,
particularly the medial arch, provide it with the ability to function both as a flexible and rigid …

Background Barefoot locomotion has evoked an increasing scientific interest with a
controversial debate about benefits and limitations of barefoot and simulated barefoot …