Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is a common injury in runners and military personnel.
There is a lack of agreement on the aetiological factors contributing to MTSS, making …

Participation in organized sports is increasing in the United States. An estimated 30 to 45
million children participate in organized sports annually. 1, 2 Concurrent with this increase in …

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 …

Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate the correlation among the navicular
drop test, the arch angle, the Staheli index and the Chippaux-Smirak index. The reliability …

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 The aim of this study was to determine the level of agreement between common
clinical foot classification measures. Methods Static foot assessment was undertaken using …

Abstract Background The Foot Posture Index (FPI) provides an easily applicable, validated
method for quantifying static foot posture. However there is limited evidence relating to the …

Background The medial longitudinal arch of the foot is a variable structure, and a decrease
in its height could affect several functions and increase the risk of injuries in the lower limbs …

Objective The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between the medial
longitudinal arch mobility and static and dynamic balance. Methods A total of 50 subjects (25 …

Foot arch is important for force transfer and shock absorption in impact sports. The purposes
of this study were to measure the height of foot arch in static standing and dynamic activities …