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.
Study Examines The Long-term Growth Of Plantar Fasciitis
The long-term effects of plantar fasciitis are rarely discussed in scientific literature. This is why researchers based in Denmark sought to examine the effect of the foot condition over a long period of time.
Study Explains The Connection Between Ankle Injuries And Hamstring Injuries In Athletes
Sometimes injuries can serve as risk factors for one another in the lower body. This study aimed to find out if there was such a connection between injuries of the ankle and hamstring muscles in the athletic population.
Study Reveals How To Predict The Risk Of Knee Osteoarthritis
The authors of this study sought to identity risk factors that could help predict the onset of a painful condition of the knees called knee osteoarthritis.
Study Finds Foot Problems In Majority Of Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
While it is known that foot problems occur in people with rheumatoid arthritis, the frequency of such problems was clearly highlighted by the findings of this study. Additionally, the authors also found out about the ease of access to foot care services in the UK.
Study: Your Gender Can Influence The Height Of Your Foot Arch
Differences in the physical structure of men and women can affect the structure of the foot as well. This study sought to explore the impact of those differences on the height of the foot arch.
Study reveals changes in the walking patterns of pregnant women both during and after pregnancy
This study explored the changes that take place in the walking patterns of pregnant women both before and after pregnancy. The authors analysed the gait of sixteen healthy pregnant women during the second trimester, third trimester and four months following delivery.
Study investigates the best forms of treatment for knee pain in athletes
There are all sorts of treatments available for knee pain that commonly occurs in athletes. This study investigated the causes and different treatment options that may be helpful in managing painful knees. Using insoles is an effective way of reducing knee pain caused by flat arches.
Study: When, why and how should foot orthotics be advised for children with flexible flat feet?
Researchers found out that foot experts were most likely to recommend ready-to-wear insoles than customised insoles for children with flexible flat feet, especially if they presented symptoms such as foot pain, lower leg pain, etc.