Daily activity in minimal footwear increases foot strength
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-98070-0
Abstract: The human foot is uniquely adapted to bipedal locomotion and has a deformable arch of variable stiffness. Intrinsic foot muscles regulate arch deformation, making them important for foot function. In this study we explore the… read more here.
Keywords: strength; minimal footwear; foot strength; activity minimal ... See more keywords
Early-Stage Diabetic Neuropathy Reduces Foot Strength and Intrinsic but Not Extrinsic Foot Muscle Size
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DOI: 10.1155/2020/9536362
Abstract: Background Tracking progression of diabetic peripheral polyneuropathy (DPN) is usually focused on sensory nerves and subjective testing methods. Recent studies have suggested that distal muscle atrophy may precede sensation loss. Methods to objectively measure distal… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; strength; foot strength; muscle size ... See more keywords