Reliability of direct and indirect measures of intrinsic foot muscle strength in adults: A systematic review.

Background: The aim of this systematic review was to summarize the existing literature on evaluation methods developed to measure intrinsic foot muscle strength in both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals. The specific objectives was to provide an overview of the evaluation methods with their protocols and reliability.

Methods: Five databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library and SPORTDiscus) were searched up to August 2023.

How reliable are femoropelvic kinematics during deep squats? The influence of subject-specific skeletal modelling on measurement variability.

Background: Biplanar radiography displays promising results in the production of subject-specific (S.specific) biomechanical models. However, the focus has predominantly centred on methodological investigations in gait analysis.

Current evidence regarding 2D ultrasonography monitoring of intrinsic foot muscle properties: A systematic review.

Background: Ultrasonography can discriminate between intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscle properties and has therefore gained considerable popularity as an indirect strength evaluation. However, an overview on the use of ultrasound for assessing intrinsic foot musculature (IFM) is currently lacking.

Research Question: What is the current evidence regarding (1) 2D ultrasonography protocols and its reliability? (2) Reference values for cross-sectional area and dorso-plantar thickness evaluation in asymptomatic and symptomatic persons?

Methods: The PRISMA guidelines were used to conduct this systematic review.

Fatigue-induced Landing Alterations in ACL Reconstructed Athletes after Return-to-Sport.

At the time of return-to-sport, anterior cruciate ligament reconstructed athletes still show altered neuromechanics in their injured leg during single leg hopping tasks. Part of these alterations can be magnified when these athletes are fatigued. So far, little is known whether fatigue-induced landing alterations persist after return-to-sport.

In Vivo Foot Segmental Motion and Coupling Analysis during Midterm Follow-Up after the Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Trimalleolar Fractures.

Purpose: Trimalleolar ankle fractures (TAFs) are common traumatic injuries. Studies have described postoperative clinical outcomes in relation to fracture morphology, but less is known about foot biomechanics, especially in patients treated for TAFs. The aim of this study was to analyze segmental foot mobility and joint coupling during the gait of patients after TAF treatment.