Although anxiety is a common psychological condition, its symptoms are related to a
cardiopulmonary strain which can cause palpitation, dyspnea, dizziness, and syncope …

Minimalist shoes are proposed to prevent injury and enhance performance by strengthening
intrinsic foot muscles, yet there is little consensus on the effectiveness of minimalist shoes in …

Introduction: Foot pathologies can lead to difficulty walking and falls in older adults. Intrinsic
foot muscles contribute to the structural support and alignment of the foot and provide …

The exercises of plantar foot muscles may have beneficial effects on the performance of the
lower extremity muscles. The aim of this study was to compare two methods of foot muscle …

This study investigated the local, remote, and contralateral effects of a four-week intrinsic
foot muscle exercise intervention in recreationally active participants on foot parameters …

Introduction Minimalist shoes (MS) are beneficial for foot health. The foot is a part of the
posterior chain. It is suggested that interventions on the plantar foot sole also affect the …

Background Minimalistic footwear provides adequate toe space, tripod function, improving
foot function, muscle activation and stability during walking similarly to barefoot walking. Due …

Introduction This 5-month follow-up study, involving 66 subjects (38 intervention, 28 control;
34 females, 32 males), evaluated the biomechanics of walking while wearing bespoke, 3D …

The use of minimalist shoes can lead to enhanced foot somatosensory activation and
postural stability but can also increase the incidence of overuse injuries during high-impact …

This review provides a synopsis of current injury patterns, potential mechanisms, and off-ice
exercise prevention considerations as the sport of figure skating evolves. The lifetime …