Background Hallux valgus (HV) is a foot deformity commonly seen in medical practice, often
accompanied by significant functional disability and foot pain. Despite frequent mention in a …

The human foot was anatomically modern long before footwear was invented, and is
adapted to barefoot walking on natural substrates. Understanding the biomechanics of …

Background Plantar pressure systems are increasingly being used to evaluate foot function
in both research settings and in clinical practice. The purpose of this study was to investigate …

Foot pain is highly prevalent in older people and has a significant detrimental impact on
mobility and quality of life. In recent years, there has been increased interest in exploring the …

Ageing process is associated with changes to the aspect, biomechanics, structure and
function of the foot, it may be related with a marked presence of foot conditions, pain …

Objective To summarise the available evidence relating to the diagnosis, epidemiology,
burden, outcome assessment and treatment of foot and ankle osteoarthritis (OA) and to …

Abstract Background The Footscan® platform system is one of the most commonly used
clinical tools for the measurement of the foot pressure. The present study was designed to …

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

Fall is a very common injury, especially in older adults with foot deformities and other foot
disorders. Even a small fall may cause fatal damage to this cohort. The purpose of this study …

The Foot Posture Index (FPI) quantifies foot posture through the evaluation of six individual
criteria. The objective of the present study was then to establish the plantar pressure …