Introduction: Lower limb amputation affects mainly economically active young adults, causing great socio-economic impact due to impaired work capacity, socialization, and quality of life. Thus, the ...

Introduction: Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a change in the venous system that can be caused by dysfunction in the triceps surae muscles. Objective: To evaluate the acute effect of ...

Overall implant survivorship was 100%; adverse events occurred in 36.2% of ankles at mean of 26.7 months. Jonathan Day, M.D., from MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, and colleagues ...

Transfibular total ankle arthroplasty may be effective and durable for end-stage ankle arthritis. HealthDay News — Transfibular total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) seems effective and durable for end-stage ...

MONDAY, June 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Transfibular total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) seems effective and durable for end-stage ankle arthritis, according to a study published online April 29 in The ...

Are maximalist running shoes making us better runners, or weaker ones? They’re super comfy and absorb impact like it’s nobody’s business, but max cushioned shoes could actually be doing more harm than ...

Introduction Calcaneal apophysitis (CA) is common, but little is known about the underlying patho-mechanics. Growth related increases in Achilles tendon and plantar flexor stiffness are often cited as ...

The ankle joint is truly amazing. When you consider its roll in movement (running, jumping, kicking, you name it) and the amount of torque and force it absorbs as we do whatever we do, you might think ...

Background and Purpose— Muscle weakness is recognized as a key factor in gait performance of poststroke individuals, but its impact on lower-limb muscular effort has been scarcely studied. The aims of ...

1 Physical Therapy for Sports and Musculoskeletal System, Kitasato University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Sagamihara, Japan 2 Department of Rehabilitation, Yokohama Sports Medical Center, ...

Purpose: The effects of the combination of strength training and acupuncture on chronic ankle instability have not been studied. This study examined effects of strength training combined with ...