Ankle sprain is a common musculoskeletal injury, and recurrent ankle sprains often lead to
ankle instability. This study aimed to examine whether a 6-week balance training on a …

Background The human foot has competent mechanisms for supporting weight and
adapting movement to various surfaces; in particular, the toe flexor muscles aid in …

There is growing evidence to support a role for the abductor hallucis (AH) in standing
balance control; however, functional properties of the muscle that may provide more insight …

Background Ultrasonography can discriminate between intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscle
properties and has therefore gained considerable popularity as an indirect strength …

Background The MyotonPro is a portable device for measuring biomechanical and
viscoelastic properties in superficial soft tissues. The aims of this study are firstly to validate …

The plantar fascia and intrinsic foot muscles (IFM) modulate foot stiffness. However, it is
unclear whether the corresponding ultrasonography findings reflect it. This study aimed to …

Background: Competitive adolescent athletes should be aware of the early signs of chronic
ankle instability (CAI) and the connection between the condition and performance. Purpose …

Background: Foot malalignment can augment the risk of lower-extremity injuries and lead to
musculoskeletal disorders. This study aimed to clarify the contribution of rearfoot alignment …

Introduction The risk of falls among the elderly significantly increases, which has become a
serious public health concern. Falls can not only lead to serious complications such as …

Background: In recent years, a three-dimensional ankle exercise has been proposed as a
practice for strengthening the intrinsic foot muscles, however this topic still requires further …