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How do digital techniques of shape capture and alignment compare to traditional casting methods when applied to pediatric ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs)?

Achieving optimal alignment and fit is a key aspect of ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) design, as it directly influences the effectiveness of the … scans closely matched the cast models, with shape differences consistently observed in the foot and heel regions. Mean differences ranged -2.12-1.45 mm, positive differences (cast larger) ranged 1.14-2.71 mm, and negative differences (cast smaller) ranged 1.50-3.47 mm. Height, age, and foot length had moderate effects on shape differences (ρ = 0.5-0.75 …

Sensitivity of Structural and Mechanical Markers of Muscle and Tendon Damage Responses After Eccentric Plantar Flexor Exercise.

Vasenina, E, Fukuda, DH, Livingston, JJ, Antonio, BB, Herda, AA, Mangum, LC, and Stout, JR. Sensitivity of structural and mechanical markers … . Twenty young, recreationally active men performed a unilateral EIMD protocol consisting of 4 × 50 heel drops plus a final set to failure wearing a weighted vest equal to 40% of body mass, while the contralateral leg served as a control. Assessments included gastrocnemius and Achilles tendon thickness and length (ultrasound), calf circumference, press …

Exploring biomarkers of change in movement-evoked pain in Achilles tendinopathy: A secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial.

BACKGROUND: Movement-evoked pain contributes to disability, yet factors that predict improvement in pain with rehabilitation remain largely unknown. We aimed to identify predictors and response biomarkers of the reduction in movement-evoked pain intensity with rehabilitation in individuals with Achilles tendinopathy (AT). METHODS: Individuals with AT (n = 65) were evaluated at baseline and after 8-weeks of rehabilitation. Pain (Numeric Rating Scale, 0 to 10) was collected during increasingly difficult tendon-loading (resting, walking, heel raises) and stretching (resting, standing, calf stret…

Effects of an 8-week minimal-dose home-based eccentric exercise program on physical health and exercise adherence.

PURPOSE: This study investigated whether extending a previously tested minimal-dose 4-week, 5-min daily home-based eccentric exercise program to 8 weeks would lead to continued improvements in physical fitness, health markers, and mental well-being in sedentary individuals, and whether it could promote sustained exercise habits up to 12 months post-intervention. METHODS: Ten sedentary participants (54 ± 9 y) completed an 8-week daily home-based exercise program involving four bodyweight-based exercises (chair squats, wall push-ups, chair-reclines, and heel drops) and their progressed variatio…

A New Methodological Approach Integrating Motion Capture and Pressure-Sensitive Gait Data to Assess Functional Mobility in Parkinson's Disease: A Two-Phase Study.

Existing clinical assessments of Parkinson's disease (PD) primarily focus on stratifying symptom severity or progression rate, which limits … lower mean trunk jerk, p = 0.003) and turning task (longer task duration, p = 0.026 and lower mean heel strike angle, p = 0.007), providing critical insights into postural stability. Study 2. To assess changes in functional mobility over time, we conducted a 12-week repeated-measures intervention study with 12 participants with PD. Results from Study …

Infrapopliteal Arterial Calcifications on Plain Film Radiographs and Association With Coronary Artery Calcification: A Retrospective Cohort Study and Suggested Screening Flowchart.

BACKGROUND: Infrapopliteal arterial calcifications (IPACs) are commonly seen on radiographs. No studies have examined the association between IPACs on radiographs and coronary artery calcium scores among the general population. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study examined patients who had both a heart scan for calcium scoring and foot, ankle, heel, or tibia/fibula plain film radiographs within a year of each other. Two radiologists and three foot and ankle specialists reviewed radiographs independently followed by a consensus review. Agatston scores and demographics were recorded via cha…

The effects and durability of an 8-week dynamic neuromuscular stabilization program on balance and coordination in adult males with intellectual disabilities: a randomized controlled trial.

BACKGROUND: Individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDs) often exhibit lower levels of physical fitness, including reduced balance and n … on, and two months post-intervention using the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS), walking forward heel-to-toe test, and bilateral coordination test. The intervention group participated in the DNS training program for 8 weeks, with three sessions per week, while the control group maintained their usual activities. RESULTS: Analysis of the outcome mea …

Foot Morphology and Plantar Pressures in Elite Male Soccer Players-A Baropodometric On-Field Dynamic Assessment.

INTRODUCTION: Numerous overuse injuries affecting the lower limbs of elite athletes have been associated with biomechanical alterations in p … ence between the feet ranged from -8% to +19%. The right foot usually had more peak pressure on the heel and first toe. In players with valgus feet, the pressure in the central metatarsal area increased from 1086 kPa (walking) to 1490 kPa (running), representing a 37% increase. Conversely, in players with cavus-varus feet, the pressure in this central …

The biomechanical effect of different spring extension assist mechanisms in mechanical 4-bar polycentric prosthetic knees for unilateral above/through-knee amputees.

BACKGROUND: Passive prosthetic knees incorporate extension assist mechanisms to enhance the swing phase of the gait cycle for persons with a … rosthetic knees with and without the singularity feature, both coupled with a solid-ankle-cushioned-heel prosthetic foot. They underwent gait analysis with both prosthetic knees, and a comparison analysis was conducted to examine the trial conditions. RESULTS: The symmetry between the prosthetic and intact knee flexion angles was higher for the design …

Efficacy of TOPAZ coblation-assisted percutaneous fasciotomy in chronic plantar fasciitis.

BACKGROUND: Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of chronic heel pain, accounting for up to 10 % of running-related injuries and significantly impacting the quality of life in both active and sedentary populations. While the majority of patients respond to conservative measures such as stretching, physiotherapy, orthoses, steroid injections, and extracorporeal shockwave therapy, approximately 5-10 % remain symptomatic despite prolonged non-operative treatment. Surgical intervention is considered in these refractory cases, with both open and endoscopic plantar fasciotomy tradition…

Presence of Neuropathic-Like Symptoms in Individuals With Painful Tendinopathy/Overuse Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

OBJECTIVE: This meta-analysis evaluated the prevalence of neuropathic-like symptoms in individuals with painful tendinopathies/overuse injur … nopathies was 30% (95% CI: 22%-38%, n=8, I2 =79%). The prevalence by each tendinopathy was: plantar heel pain (44%, 95% CI: 17%-75%, n=2, I2 =96%), lateral epicondylalgia (42%, 95% CI: 30%-56%, n=2, I2 =30%), insertional Achilles tendinopathy (38%, 95% CI: 20%-60%, n=2, I2 = 71%), greater trochanteric pain syndrome (32%, 95% CI: 26%-39%, n=2, I2 =0%), …

Association between low back pain and limited lower-extremity flexibility in elementary school-aged softball players: a cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND: Limited lower-extremity flexibility has long been debated as a physical risk factor contributing to low back pain in various pop … valuations using the Thomas test for the iliopsoas, straight-leg-raise test for the hamstrings, and heel-to-buttock-distance test for the quadriceps. Additionally, low back pain during the previous season was evaluated through self-administered questionnaires distributed to participants and collected during medical check-ups. The prevalence of low back …

Clinical Outcomes of Percutaneous Plantar Fasciotomy in Patients with Refractory Plantar Fasciitis: a Retrospective Cohort Study.

BACKGROUND: Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of chronic heel pain. Accurate diagnosis is essential, as similar symptoms may arise from other conditions. Surgery is considered after six months of failed conservative treatment, with various techniques available. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the outcomes of percutaneous plantar fascia release under local anesthesia in patients with plantar fasciitis. METHODS: This retrospective study included adult patients diagnosed with plantar fasciitis - based on clinical and radiological evaluation - who underwent percutaneous planta…

Gastroesophageal reflux disease and osteoporosis: A bidirectional Mendelian randomization study.

In observational studies, associations between osteoporosis (OP) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have been found. We conducted a … ross age groups, along with BMD measurements at 4 anatomical locations: lumbar spine, femoral neck, heel, and ultra-distal forearm. Multiple MR approaches, such as the inverse-variance weighted (IVW) method, MR-Egger regression, and the MR-PRESSO test, were employed, among which findings obtained by IVW method were designated as the primary outcomes. F …

Efficacy of early rituximab treatment in anti-mGluR1 encephalitis: a case report.

BACKGROUND: Anti-mGluR1 encephalitis is a form of autoimmune encephalitis, with limited reports globally and only two cases reported from Ja … ed dysarthria, severe cerebellar ataxia, and impaired performance on the finger-to-nose and knee-to-heel tests. Blood tests were negative for rheumatologic autoantibodies, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis showed a cell count of 4/µL and a protein level of 40.0 mg/dL. However, the IgG index was elevated at 1.35, and oligoclonal bands were positive …

Minimally invasive surgery lateral percutaneous sacroiliac joint fusion in a patient with radicular-type pain: case report and review of the literature.

BACKGROUND: Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain represents a common and often misdiagnosed source of low back and buttock pain. Importantly, SI joint … ally, the pain radiated along the left buttocks, down the posterior aspect of the leg, and into the heel. SPECT/CT demonstrated non-specific, symmetric radiotracer uptake within the bilateral SI joints. She had a positive response to two SI joint injections. The patient was ultimately treated with a SI joint fusion. This case raises questions regarding …

A Challenging Case of a Compound Calcaneum Fracture With Lateral Subtalar Dislocation Managed by Primary Subtalar Fusion: A Case Report.

Calcaneal fracture dislocations are relatively uncommon. Locked fracture dislocations of the calcaneus are particularly rare and often misse … a fall from a height. Examination revealed a 10 cm × 7 cm wound over the medial aspect of the foot, heel tenderness, and tenderness over the L4-L5 spinous processes. Imaging showed a calcaneal fracture with lateral subtalar dislocation and an L4-L5 compression fracture. After wound debridement and negative-pressure therapy, surgery was performed using …

Recovery Patterns of Lower Limb Motor Function Following Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Surgery: A Five-Year Retrospective Cohort Study Utilizing the Foot Tapping Test.

STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE: To investigate five-year motor recovery patterns after lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) su … eriod. The FTT was performed by counting the number of ankle dorsiflexions over 10 seconds with the heel placed on the floor. A linear mixed-effects model was used to analyze longitudinal FTT changes, adjusting for covariates comprising age, sex, and neurological intermittent claudication type. Changes from baseline (ΔFTT) were compared among and withi …

Количественная роль гомоцистайна в многочисленных болезнях: систематический обзор исследований менделийской случайности.

СПРАВОЧНАЯ ИНФОРМАЦИЯ: Гомоцистейн (Хси) был замешан в развитии множественных заболеваний; однако его причинно-следственная роль остается неясной. Исследования по менделианской случайности (МСР) обеспечивают надежный подход к оценке причинно-следственной связи путем сведения к минимуму путаницы и обратной причинно-следственной связи. ЦЕЛЬ: Данное исследование было направлено на оценку причинно-следственной роли Хейси в различных заболеваниях путем обобщения данных, полученных в ходе исследований МЗ. МЕТОДЫ: Мы провели всеобъемлющий поиск литературы в Пубмеде, Кокрейнской библиотеке, Эмбазе и в

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BACKGROUND: Homocysteine (Hcy) has been implicated in the development of multiple diseases; however, its causal role remains unclear. Mendel … eurological biomarkers: gray matter volume and total brain volume. Five musculoskeletal biomarkers: heel bone mineral density (BMD), right/left grip strength, walking pace, and appendicular lean mass. One urogenital system biomarker: estimated glomerular filtration rate. Additionally, genetically reduced plasma Hcy levels correlated with higher forearm …

Could the anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and pronated feet affect the plantar pressure variables and muscular activity during running? A comparative study.

The unilateral anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction can create asymmetry in vertical ground reaction force and muscle activities, which … < 0.001, d = 1.74) metatarsal, and medial (p = 0.002, d = 1.41), and lateral (p = 0.001, d = 1.51) heel regions. The PF/ACLR group presented larger tibialis anterior (p = 0.003, d = 1.15), vastus lateralis (p = 0.001, d = 1.27), and gluteus medius (p = 0.009, d = 0.60) amplitude at the loading phase. At the mid-stance phase, larger tibialis anterior ( …