17 February 2020
The purpose of this study was to investigate if measurements of foot morphology in sitting and standing positions can predict foot muscle strength. Twenty-six healthy male adults were recruited, and their foot morphology and foot muscle strength were...
The structure of the first toe is independent of that of the other toes, while the functional difference remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the difference in the force generation characteristics between the plantar-flexion...
Background: Reduction in intrinsic foot muscle strength may impair physical performance and increase the risk of falls. Aim: The aim of this study is to analyze the relationship between hallux flexion strength, assessed through the PGT, for physical...
This study aimed to examine the effects of single-session anodal high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) on the strength of intrinsic foot muscles, passive ankle kinesthesia, and static balance. Methods: In this double-blind...
Background: Toe motor control contributes to postural stability and walking, yet clinical assessments have focused on toe-grip strength. The kinematics of selective toe extension under conditions requiring non-target toes to remain in contact with th...
Long-distance runners are known to be at a high risk of lower limb disorders due to a decline in the function of the intrinsic foot muscles (IFMs). The aim of this study was to examine the effects of toe tube training using elastic tubes. First, a cr...
Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a common pathology in handball. The role of the intrinsic musculature of the foot in these players in relation to proprioception and stability has not been stablished. The objective of this study was to compare the...
Background/Objectives: The popularity of barefoot and minimalist footwear training has increased in recent years, yet its impact on foot strength, morphology, and functional outcomes remains unclear, particularly in strength-training contexts beyond...
Background: Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) is popular in exercise, but little research has been done on limb and joint strength after the exercise. This study aimed to investigate whether TCC players have different limb and joint strengths in the upper and lowe...