The effect of early weight‐bearing and later weight‐bearing rehabilitation interventions on outcomes after ankle fracture surgery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomised controlled trials
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DOI: 10.1002/jfa2.12011
Abstract: Abstract Objective This systematic review aimed to analyse the effect of early weight bearing versus late weight bearing on rehabilitation outcomes after ankle fractures, which primarily include ankle function scores, time to return to work/daily… read more here.
Keywords: ankle fracture; early weight; weight bearing; ankle function ... See more keywords
Aging leads to inferior Achilles tendon mechanics and altered ankle function in rodents.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2017.06.008
Abstract: Spontaneous rupture of the Achilles tendon is increasingly common in the middle aged population. However, the cause for the particularly high incidence of injury in this age group is not well understood. Therefore, the objective… read more here.
Keywords: age; biomechanics; achilles tendon; ankle function ... See more keywords
Association ankle function and balance in community-dwelling older adults
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0247885
Abstract: Background and purpose Ankle function declines with age. The objective of this study was to investigate the association between ankle function and balance in older adults, with a focus on range of motion (ROM) and… read more here.
Keywords: ankle function; mobility; community dwelling; older adults ... See more keywords