The Effects of Minimalist Shoes on Plantar Intrinsic Foot Muscle Size and Strength: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1908-8867
Abstract: Abstract Minimalist shoes are proposed to prevent injury and enhance performance by strengthening intrinsic foot muscles, yet there is little consensus on the effectiveness of minimalist shoes in increasing muscle strength or size. This systematic… read more here.
Keywords: strength; minimalist shoes; intrinsic foot; size ... See more keywords
Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Correlation and Agreement for Foot Muscle and Adipose Tissue Measurements
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DOI: 10.1097/rct.0000000000001275
Abstract: Background Volumetric measures of intrinsic foot muscle and intermuscular adipose tissue (IMAT) infiltration are important in understanding foot injury and disease. We questioned whether measures of muscle and fat derived from computed tomography (CT) and… read more here.
Keywords: adipose tissue; computed tomography; muscle; foot muscle ... See more keywords
The effects of intrinsic foot muscle strengthening on functional mobility in older adults: A systematic review.
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DOI: 10.1111/jgs.17541
Abstract: BACKGROUND Weakness and disuse of intrinsic foot muscles contributes to dysfunction in foot and toe alignment and sensory input, which may lead to instability and falls in older adults. The aim of this systematic review… read more here.
Keywords: functional mobility; mobility; systematic review; foot muscle ... See more keywords