Foot structure has been shown to affect aspects of neuromuscular control, including postural stability and proprioception. However, despite an association between pronated and supinated foot structures and the incidence of lateral ankle sprains, no one to our knowledge has measured muscle reaction time to a simulated ankle-sprain mechanism in participants with different foot structures. To determine whether pronated or supinated foot structures contribute to neuromuscular deficits as measured by muscle reaction time to a simulated ankle-sprain mechanism. Thirty volunteers were categorized into 3 groups according to navicular-drop—height measures.
Foot Structure and Muscle Reaction Time to a Simulated Ankle Sprain
Foot Structure and Muscle Reaction Time to a Simulated Ankle Sprain
The fibularis tertius muscle FTM is a rare anatomic variation. The prevalence of this exclusively human structure, which is found in the anterior compartment of the leg, is often underestimated, and it is believed that foot and ankle conditions are more difficult to manage in patients with an FTM. An observational cross-sectional study was carried out. The study included people Data on routine demographic and clinical factors were recorded, and the presence or absence of the FTM was determined based on surface visual or palpated localization of the tendon using a consistent protocol. The FTM was present in
Loss of muscle mass occurs with aging and in lower limbs it may be accelerated by foot problems. In this cross-sectional analysis, we evaluated the relationship of leg muscle mass to foot symptoms presence or absence of pain, aching, or stiffness , structure while standing high arch or low arch , and function while walking pronated or supinated in a community-based study of Caucasian and African American men and women who were 50—95 years old. In the Johnston County Osteoarthritis Project, leg muscle mass was measured with whole body dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, and plantar foot pressure data, using predetermined values, were used to classify foot structure and function. Leg muscle mass was associated with foot structure in our biracial sample, whereas relations between leg muscle mass and foot function were attenuated by age, body mass index, and race.
Metrics details. Abnormalities in the feet and toenails are common among the elderly and may increase the risk of falls. The study participants included 74 elderly adults mean age