Lower Extremity Review Magazine

Flatfoot is a condition brought on by trauma, persistent foot stress, obesity, and poor biomechanics. These factors result in the development of a flat foot, collapse of the foot arch, and malfunction of the posterior tibial tendon. This study aimed to assess the immediate effects of Kinesio Tape on static plantar foot pressure and force in young females with flexible flatfoo...

Approximately one-third of the adult population is affected by hallux valgus (HV). Surgical interventions are successful in reducing deformity; however, postoperative complications are common. There is growing evidence for prehabilitation and rehabilitation strategies in orthopaedic surgeries. However, the effectiveness of such strategies in HV surgery is currently unknown. R...

Figure. Arch-supportive flip-flop sandals (V-ING INTERTRADE CO., LTD, Thailand); A) medial view, B) lateral view, C) bottom view, and D) top view.

Recent evidence suggests that appropriate footwear can facilitate ...

Ankle sprain (AS), a prevalent sports injury, often progresses to chronic ankle instability (CAI) and post-traumatic arthritis if inadequately treated. Despite known clinical manifestations, the molecular mechanisms driving poor rehabilitation outcomes remain unclear. This review aims to explore the pathological changes in anatomical structure and signaling pathways in AS, as...

Figure. Example of a 3-dimensional computational model of the foot (a) without the insole, (b) with the insole.

Arch-support insoles are used to reduce symptoms in patients with plantar fasciitis. However, the ...