Reproducibility of a modified posterior talar glide test in ankle sprain conditions: a cross-sectional analysis on chronic ankle instability, copers, and healthy controls.

Background: The posterior talar glide test (PTGT) is recommended for ankle sprain assessment, but it has limited scientific support. Therefore, the aims of this study were to assess the reproducibility of PTGT in two conditions: 1) the clinical experience of the clinician and 2) in a modified setting using a referential horizontal plane in three clinical conditions (chronic ankle instability (CAI), copers, and healthy controls).

Methods: Twenty-eight participants were recruited.

Impact of Achilles Tendon and Ankle Plantar Flexor Stiffness on the Net Metabolic Cost of Running.

Objectives: This study aimed to report (1) the correlation between net metabolic cost (NMC) of running and Achilles tendon (AT) and ankle plantar flexor passive stiffness and (2) explore the relationship between passive stiffness and key running biomechanics.

Methods: Twenty-two male recreational runners participated in this study. The runners performed a 5-minute run at 50% of their maximal aerobic speed as a warm-up on an instrumented treadmill, followed by a 6-minute run at 65% of their maximal aerobic speed wherein NMC was recorded.

Risk association of Lawsonia intracellularis in commercial swine farms.

Lawsonia intracellularis and Brachyspira species are important enteric pathogens in commercial pig farming. Despite their importance, there is little information on the epidemiology and risk factors of these pathogens in Vietnam. Therefore, this study investigated the percentage of L.

Impact of Running Clothes on Accuracy of Smartphone-Based 2D Joint Kinematic Assessment During Treadmill Running Using OpenPifPaf.

The assessment of running kinematics is essential for injury prevention and rehabilitation, including anterior cruciate ligament sprains. Recent advances in computer vision have enabled the development of tools for quantifying kinematics in research and clinical settings. This study evaluated the accuracy of an OpenPifPaf-based markerless method for assessing sagittal plane kinematics of the ankle, knee, and hip during treadmill running using smartphone video footage and examined the impact of clothing on the results.

Runners have more latent myofascial trigger point than non-runners in medialis gastrocnemii.

Objectives: The goals of this study were to i. describe the prevalence of latent myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the medialis gastrocnemius in runners versus non-runners, and ii. examine their level of pain and stiffness.

Observation of the Achilles Tendon and Gastrocnemius Muscle's Passive Stiffness During an Incremental Running Protocol.

Objective: Passive stiffness, a biomechanical parameter, has a potential influence on running economy, thus playing a pivotal role in performance. This study aimed to quantify passive stiffness of the Achilles tendon and gastrocnemius muscle using myotonometry throughout an incremental running protocol.

Methods: Twenty-one male participants underwent a multistage incremental test (Bordeaux test) on a treadmill until exhaustion.

Do we underestimate the frequency of ankle sprains in running? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To provide a systematic review and meta-analysis of the proportion of ankle sprains in running practices.

Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Main Outcome Measures: We calculated the weighted summary proportion and conducted meta-analyses for runners, considering levels (elite/recreational) and disciplines (distance, track, cross-country, trail, and orienteering).

Validating the measurement of passive Musculo-articular wrist stiffness without intentional or reactive contraction using axillary plexus block.

Background: Passive stiffness describes how easily a joint may move passively. To accurately measure wrist stiffness, an electro-oscillation device was developed. The objectives were to 1) ensuring that the measurement are free from intentional or reflex contraction, 2) analyzing how forearm anatomy affects the passive stiffness of the wrist and 3) determining the clinical practical relevance of the device.

A Randomized Pilot Study Comparing the Impact of Strengthening-Based Running Training with Only Running on the Incidence of Running-Related Injuries among Novice Runners.

Background: Running-related injuries (RRI) are common in novice runners. Reducing early training running volume with strengthening activities may improve RRI without impeding running performance.

Objectives: 1.

Conservative treatment for iliotibial band syndrome: Are we facing a research gap? A scoping review of 98 studies with clinical perspectives.

Objectives: To identify which treatment modalities are described in the literature for the conservative management of ITBS (1) and to identify research gap (2).

Databases: The following electronic databases were searched: MEDLINE/Pubmed, Embase, Scopus and Cochrane Library.

Eligibility Criteria: The included studies had to report at least one conservative treatment on a human population suffering from ITBS.

MyotonPro Is a Valid Device for Assessing Wrist Biomechanical Stiffness in Healthy Young Adults.

Background: The MyotonPro is a portable device for measuring biomechanical and viscoelastic properties in superficial soft tissues. The aims of this study are firstly to validate the MyotonPro compared to a reliable gold-standard frame and secondly to observe the influence of MyotonPro measurement on the total wrist viscoelasticity.

Methods: Three silicone polymers with different elastic properties were assessed with the MyotonPro and with a reference rheometer (Universal Tribometer Mod).

Effects of Mulligan Mobilization with Movement in Subacute Lateral Ankle Sprains: A Pragmatic Randomized Trial.

: In a pragmatic and randomized clinical trial, patients with lateral ankle sprains were assessed, under blinded conditions, for their responsiveness and improvements during Mulligan mobilization-with-movement (MWM) therapy. : Overall, 51 participants with subacute lateral ankle sprains (Grade I-II) were recruited. Following an MWM screening procedure, responders were randomized to either an intervention group (MWM) or a sham group.

Effect of Age and Body Size on the Wrist's Viscoelasticity in Healthy Participants From 3 to 90 Years Old and Reliability Assessment.

Excessive or insufficient levels of passive musculoarticular stiffness (PMAS) can lead to joint impairment or instability. Quantifying the PMAS may provide a better understanding of neurological or musculoskeletal disorders. The aims of the present study were multiple: first, to assess the reliability of quantifying PMAS and to collect normative data on the wrist in healthy participants, and second, to assess the effect of age and body size on PMAS.

Inferior tibiofibular joint mobilization with movement and taping does not improve chronic ankle dorsiflexion stiffness: a randomized placebo-controlled trial.

Objective: This study compared the modification of musculoarticular stiffness (MAS) and clinical outcomes after mobilization with movement (MWM) on the inferior tibiofibular joint and a placebo MWM. Moreover, injured and non-injured ankle MAS were compared after MWM therapy.

Methods: A single-blinded randomized trial was conducted on 75 participants (mean age: 22.