Background: Pediatric flatfoot is a common deformity. Unfortunately, the common opinion
has been that most children with this faulty foot structure will simply out-grow it, despite no …

Forefoot strike becomes popular among runners because it facilitates better impact
attenuation. However, forefoot strike may overload the plantar fascia and impose risk of …

The evolution of the medial longitudinal arch (MLA) is one of the most impactful adaptations
in the hominin foot that emerged with bipedalism. When and how it evolved in the human …

Background Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is a common and debilitating
tendinopathy that can lead to a profound decrease in gait function. While the clinical …

(1) Flatfoot is a common malformation in both children and adults, in which a proper arch
fails to develop. This study aimed to see how over-the-counter running shoes improved the …

Pediatric flat foot (PFF) is a very frequent entity and a common concern for parents and
health professionals. There is no established definition, diagnostic method, or clear …

Objective, Total talar replacement (TTR) using a customised talus prosthesis is an emerging
surgical alternative to conventional total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) for treating ankle problems …

Background Strengthening exercises of the plantar intrinsic foot muscles (PIFMs) are often
prescribed to flat-footed subjects because of the capacity of the PIFMs to support the medial …

Background The plantar intrinsic foot muscles (PIFMs) contribute to support the medial
longitudinal arch. But the functional role of the PIFMs during dynamic activities is not clear …

Introduction: Clinical decisions are often made on weight-bearing radiographs. However, it
is unknown whether various weight-bearing conditions alter specific radiographic …