Background Flexible flat foot is a normal observation in typically developing children,
however, some children with flat feet present with pain and impaired lower limb function. The …

Objectives To assess the efficacy of exercise, orthoses and splinting on function, pain and
quality of life (QoL) for the management of mid-portion and insertional Achilles tendinopathy …

Flatfoot constitutes the major cause of clinic visits for pediatric foot problems. The reported
prevalence of flatfoot varies widely due to numerous factors. It can be divided into flexible …

Objectives The primary aim of this study was to evaluate generalized joint hypermobility
(GJH) according to the Beighton scoring system in an Australian population. Secondary …

Background: The Beighton score is commonly used to assess the degree of hypermobility in
patients with hypermobility spectrum disorder. Since proper diagnosis and treatment in this …

Objective Clinically, the foot posture index-6 (FPI-6) and Clarke's angle (CA) are widely
utilized to assess static foot posture; however, due to scarcity of scientific evidence …

Objectives The foot posture index (FPI) is an observational tool designed to measure the
position of the foot. The objective of this study was to establish international reference data …

Background Previous studies have suggested that the Foot Posture Index (FPI-6) is valid
and reliable to evaluate foot posture of adults and children. However, studies with adults had …

This study provided a comprehensive updated review of the biological aspects of children
foot morphology across different ages, sex, and weight, aiming to reveal the patterns of …

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