Unstable shoe construction and reduction of pain in osteoarthritis patients

Article Abstract:

The effectiveness of the Masai Barefoot Technology (MBT) shoe in reducing knee pain in persons with knee osteoarthritis (OA) as well as changes in balance, ankle and knee range of motion (ROM), and ankle strength is assessed as compared with a high-end walking shoe for 12 weeks. Results show no significant differences in pain reduction or improvement in static balance between the two shoes in people with knee OA, but MBT shoes are effective in reducing knee pain after 3, 6, and 12 weeks of wear.

Care and treatment, Usage, Orthopedic shoes, Knee pain, Clinical report

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Muscle coordination and function during cutting movements

Article Abstract:

A study of 10 athletically active males was conducted to accumulate physiological data on muscular interplay during sharp cutting moves performed in athletics. The study ultimately aimed to provide information that could prevent ankle injuries. Hip and knee muscle extensors were measured for how well they performed during side shuffles and cutting movements made at 45 degrees. Two muscles crossing the ankle joint are particularly important for providing stability and flexibility in movement.

Alberta, Research, Injuries, Ankle injuries, Muscles, Motor ability, Motor skills

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The effects of ankle compliance and flexibility on ankle sprains

Article Abstract:

Results reveal that while increased efforts at both flexibility and compliance resulted in excessive supination, the former is more effective. Data further indicate that individually the above tasks lead to small changes in supination torques.

United States, Statistical Data Included, Joints, Physiological aspects, Influence, Synthetic training devices, Simulators (Training equipment), Supination, Movement (Physiology), Range of motion

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