Study examines stress fractures of the foot and ankle in athletes
Stress fractures can force an athlete to take time off their favourite sport. In order to prevent these fractures from occurring, it helps to know how they're caused as well as how to treat them.
Study identifies the benefit of improving walking patterns with shoe inserts on low back pain
One of the causes of low back pain is an imbalance in the structuring of the body. Find out if walking with shoe inserts can help improve posture misalignment and consequently, pain in the lower back.
Study demonstrates the effectiveness of kinematic taping in the treatment of flexible flat feet
While there are many treatment options available for flexible flat feet, this study focused on the effectiveness of kinematic taping for the condition. Learn whether or not you should be trying out this form of treatment.
Study examines foot structure in boys with Down syndrome
This study tried to better understand the changes that take place in the foot structure of boys with Down syndrome. Selected features of the foot structure were analysed and compared to boys of the same age without the condition.
Study proves the success of dry cupping in the treatment for plantar fasciitis
This study examined the effectiveness of dry cupping as a way to minimise foot pain that is normally associated with plantar fasciitis. For this purpose, 29 people with the condition were recruited for this study.
Study examines the factors that leads to sports injuries in young volleyball players
A big part of training for a sport like volleyball should involve preventing the risk of injury. This study helps to examine the factors that need to be avoided in order to protect a young athlete from common injuries.
Study analyses the effect of footwear patterns on foot pain and bunion over time in older women
This study investigates the relationship between footwear choices and bunions by examining the effect of high heels and shoes with narrow toe boxes on the feet of older women over time.
Study tests changes in toe function in older women with knee osteoarthritis
This study tested changes in toe function in older women with knee osteoarthritis in order to better understand how the condition affects strength in the toes.
Study proves the effectiveness of arch support insoles in helping people with flat feet walk uphill and downhill
This study explored the usefulness of arch supports in helping those with flat feet while walking uphill and downhill. There were a number of benefits found in wearing arch support insoles during uphill and downhill walking.
Study shows the effect of sports flooring and shoes on ground forces during jumps
A study was conducted by researchers from Luxembourg to help determine the effects of five different sports flooring conditions and sports shoes on athletic performance during jumps.
Study Investigates How The Shape Of The Foot Arch Influences The Development Of Plantar Fasciitis In Young Adults
While it is known that flat feet cause plantar fasciitis, the authors of this study sought to find out how arch height influences the development of this painful condition in young adults.
Study Shows How One Single Session Of Physical Therapy Can Impact Physical Activity For Those With Low Back Pain
Recovery programmes for low back pain often include physical therapy. The effect of one single session of exercises, patient education and spinal manipulation was analysed on people with pain in their lower backs.
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