Biomechanics of the ageing foot and ankle: a mini-review
HB Menz - Gerontology, 2015 - karger.com
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 …
mobility and quality of life. In recent years, there has been increased interest in exploring the …
Importance and challenges of measuring intrinsic foot muscle strength
Background Intrinsic foot muscle weakness has been implicated in a range of foot
deformities and disorders. However, to establish a relationship between intrinsic muscle …
deformities and disorders. However, to establish a relationship between intrinsic muscle …
Foot and ankle strength assessment using hand-held dynamometry: reliability and age-related differences
MJ Spink, MR Fotoohabadi, HB Menz - Gerontology, 2010 - karger.com
Background: Age-related reduction in lower limb muscle strength has been shown to be
related to disability, falls and loss of independence. While there have been a number of …
related to disability, falls and loss of independence. While there have been a number of …
Foot pain and functional limitation in healthy adults with hallux valgus: a cross-sectional study
SE Nix, BT Vicenzino, MD Smith - BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 2012 - Springer
Background Hallux valgus (HV) is a very common deformity of the first metatarsophalangeal
joint that often requires surgical correction. However, the association between structural HV …
joint that often requires surgical correction. However, the association between structural HV …
Efficacy of a progressive resistance exercise program to increase toe flexor strength in older people
Background Reduced toe flexor strength is an independent predictor of falls in older people.
However it is unknown whether strengthening programs can restore toe flexor strength in …
However it is unknown whether strengthening programs can restore toe flexor strength in …
Relationship between fall history and toe grip strength in older adults with knee osteoarthritis in Japan: A cross-sectional study
Background Knee osteoarthritis (KOA), one of the most common musculoskeletal diseases
in older adults, is associated with a high incidence of falls. Similarly, toe grip strength (TGS) …
in older adults, is associated with a high incidence of falls. Similarly, toe grip strength (TGS) …
Plantar intrinsic foot muscle activation during functional exercises compared to isolated foot exercises in younger adults
L Willemse, EJM Wouters, MF Pisters… - … Theory and Practice, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Background Training the plantar intrinsic foot muscles (PIFMs) has the potential to benefit
patients with lower extremity musculoskeletal conditions as well as the aged population …
patients with lower extremity musculoskeletal conditions as well as the aged population …
Intrinsic muscles of the foot: Anatomy, function, rehabilitation
JR Jastifer - Physical Therapy in Sport, 2023 - Elsevier
The intrinsic muscles of the foot are underappreciated structures in evaluating and treating
lower extremity dysfunction. These muscles play a crucial role in the proper function of the …
lower extremity dysfunction. These muscles play a crucial role in the proper function of the …
Effects of age on strength and morphology of toe flexor muscles
Study Design Descriptive, cross-sectional. Background Age-related muscle atrophy is
common in lower-limb muscles. We therefore speculated that foot muscles may also …
common in lower-limb muscles. We therefore speculated that foot muscles may also …
Association between toe flexor strength and spatiotemporal gait parameters in community-dwelling older people
Background The toe flexor muscles perform a crucial function to control foot movement and
assist with propulsive force when walking. However, the association between toe flexor …
assist with propulsive force when walking. However, the association between toe flexor …