Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

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Efficacy of Foot Orthoses What Does the Lterature Tell Us?

by Karl B. Landorf and Anne-Maree Keenan

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 2000, 90(3), 149-158; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-90-3-149 - 1 Mar 2000

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This paper reviews the literature relating to foot orthoses, in particular foot orthoses that attempt to alter biomechanical function. Whilst few well-controlled studies have been performed, the findings from the available literature are generally positive. The authors provide an overview of this literature and then summarise the findings. The literature is categorised into six research outcome areas: (i) patient satisfaction, (ii) pain and deformity, (iii) plantar pressures, (iv) position and motion, (v) muscle activity, and (vi) oxygen consumption. In addition, the difficulties associated with researching foot orthoses are discussed. Full article

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The Evolution of the Study of the Mechanics of Running Relationship to Injury

by Irene McClay

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 2000, 90(3), 133-148; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-90-3-133 - 1 Mar 2000

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The mechanics of running have been studied for hundreds of years. With the increase in interest in running as a recreational activity in recent years, running-related injuries have become common. Hundreds of studies on the mechanics of running have been conducted over the past few decades. However, the relationship between the mechanics of running and injury is still not well understood. This article describes the evolution of the study of the mechanics of running, with a focus on their relationship to injury. A brief historical review is presented, followed by a summary of the era of descriptive research and, finally, an overview of the more recent generation of hypothesis-driven research. The article concludes with suggestions for future research that may lead to greater insight into the relationship between lower-extremity biomechanics and injury. Full article

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Effect of Physical Therapy on Limited Joint Mobility in the Diabetic Foot A Pilot Study

by Henk M. Dijs, José M.A. Roofthooft, Marc F. Driessens, Patrick G.E. De Bock, Christophe Jacobs and Kristien L. Van Acker

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 2000, 90(3), 126-132; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-90-3-126 - 1 Mar 2000

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Eleven patients with limited joint mobility and neuropathy were enrolled in a physical therapy program of passive joint mobilization at a rate of two sessions per week. Treatment resulted in a significant improvement in joint mobility after 10 sessions. Further improvement after 20 sessions did not reach the level of statistical significance, although near-normal joint mobility was attained. After completion of therapy, there was a progressive deterioration in joint mobility. No serious adverse effects were noted during treatment. This study provides some evidence that use of physical therapy may result in significant, although temporary, improvement in the mobility of the ankle and foot joints in diabetic patients with limited joint mobility and neuropathy. As limited joint mobility has been associated with the development of abnormally high pressures under the feet, which in turn may contribute to plantar ulceration in the susceptible neuropathic foot, the results indicate that physical therapy may be useful in the prevention of plantar ulceration in diabetic patients with limited joint mobility and neuropathy, although this must be verified by additional research. Full article

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Tarsal Functions, Movement, and Stabilization Mechanisms in Foot, Ankle, and Leg Performance

by Harold W. Vogler and Finn Bojsen-Møller

J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc. 2000, 90(3), 112-125; https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-90-3-112 - 1 Mar 2000

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The authors investigated the function of the tarsus and the skeletal segments of the foot in terms of the biomechanical significance of the individual links of the foot-ankle-leg complex. A performance model based on pressure-washed trabecular systems and the interface of the different segments making up the articular foot skeleton is presented and discussed. The biomechanical influence of these segments on each other and on their appendicular companion bones is assessed, and an explanation of their function is provided. Full article

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J. Am. Podiatr. Med. Assoc., Volume 90, Issue 3 (03 2000) – 4 articles , Pages 112-158

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