Diabetic Neuropathy and Gait: A Review
This review focused on kinetics, kinematics and posture during gait in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN).
Tarsal Coalition
Tarsal coalition refers to the fusion of two or more tarsal bones as a result of the embryonic mesenchyme failing to segment and differentiate during development. This leads to abnormal tarsal joint formation.
The potential of ultrasonography in the evaluation of foot orthotics therapy
The purpose of this review was to find how ultrasonography (US) could be used in order to evaluate the efficacy of foot orthotics therapy in the conservative treatment of foot pathomechanics.
Calcaneovalgus Foot
Talipes calcaneovalgus refers to a common paediatric foot deformity which stems from the intrauterine positioning of the child’s foot. The foot appears excessively dorsiflexed with the calcaneum in valgus and the dorsum of the foot making contact with the anterior aspect of the tibia.
Foot and ankle history and clinical examination: A guide to everyday practice
This review summarises the keys points in taking a full history and performing a systematic clinical examination for patients with foot and ankle problem.
The Epidemiology of Marathon Running Injuries
Gaining a better understanding of the epidemiology of common running injuries can help in the formulation of appropriate preventive strategies. Such strategies can minimise the incidences of injuries while helping the athlete achieve the most out of their performance.
A comparison of running kinetics in children with and without genu varus: A cross sectional study
The aims of the present study were to examine differences in three dimensional ground reaction forces (GRF) during running at preferred speed in boys with genu varus compared to age-matched healthy controls.
Plantar Fibromatosis
Plantar fibromatosis, also known as Ledderhose disease, refers to a benign fibrous proliferation that occurs in the plantar aponeurosis in the form of single or multiple nodules on the medial plantar surface of the foot.
Foot Structure in Boys with Down Syndrome
The aim of this study was the analysis of selected features of the foot structure in boys with Down Syndrome (DS) versus their age- and gender-matched peers without the condition.
Treating The Metatarsus Adductus Foot
There are several factors that need to be considered in the treatment of a metatarsus foot. Treatment is necessitated due to alterations in gait that can lead to psychomotor disruption and consequently, increased incidences of falls.
Reversible Secondary Osteolysis in Diabetic Foot Infection
This study reviews the case of a 48-year-old village dweller with a 5-year history of type 2 diabetes mellitus who was referred for glycemic control before planned disarticulation of the distal phalanx of the right great toe for suspected osteomyelitis.
Lower Limb Injuries in Field Hockey
The rapid succession of movements and sudden changes in direction increases the predisposition of hockey players to injuries affecting the lower limbs. There are many other factors that can also contribute to the development of such injuries – playing position, playing surface, foot postural disparities etc.
The Relationship Among Foot Posture, Core and Lower Extremity Muscle Function, and Postural Stability
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship among core and lower extremity muscle function, foot posture, body mass index (BMI), and postural stability using foot-posture measures with moderate to high intra-tester and inter-tester reliability, and a postural-stability measure that considers both centre of pressure (COP) position and velocity.
Sacral Stress Injuries
Sacral stress injuries refer to insufficiency fractures that occur due to repetitive stress in the sacrum, sacral alae and iliac wings. Conservative measures can be adopted following an early diagnosis. This can be in the form of physiotherapy and supportive devices for the foot for improved mobility.
Neurodevelopment in Preschool Idiopathic Toe-walkers
This study was conducted to identify neurodevelopmental characteristics in a group of preschool toe-walkers, and comparing these to a control group of healthy individuals.
Assessing Pressure Ulcers
Pressure in combination with shear can lead to the development of localised injury to the skin, also known as pressure ulcers. Understanding the aetiology of pressure ulcers can help in the adoption of an early podiatric care regimen to prevent serious consequences especially in diabetic patients.
Effects of wearing functional foot orthotic on pelvic angle among college students in their 20s with flatfoot
This study examined the impact of wearing functional foot orthotics (FFOs) on the pelvic angle among young adults who have flat feet, using a VICON Motion System device.
Syndactyly of the Foot
Unilateral or bilateral webbed toes are limb malformations that are commonly caused as a result of syndactyly of the foot. This is a congenital abnormality that can either be partial or complete, and symmetrical or asymmetrical.
Consequences of Pediatric Obesity on the Foot and Ankle Complex
The purpose of this study was to determine whether anthropometric differences exist in the foot and ankle complex between obese and non-obese children.
Hip Osteoarthritis: Causes and Treatment
A degenerative disease of the hip joint, osteoarthritis occurs when there is excessive load placed across the hip joint either due to the prevalence of developmental disorders or biomechanical disturbances.