Ankle / foot, Hip / pelvic girdle
Balance / dizziness
Exercise
Hip-focused neuromuscular exercise provides immediate benefits in foot pronation and dynamic balance: A sham-controlled cross-over study.
J Sport Rehabil. 2021 Jul 24;30(7):1088-1093. Turgut E, Yagci G, Bayrakci Tunay V. Background: Knowledge on how to utilize a kinetic chain approach in foot and ankle rehabilitation is important. Purpose: The aim of this…
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Clinical practice guidelines
Ankle stability and movement coordination impairments: Lateral ankle ligament sprains revision.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2021 Apr;51(4):CPG1-CPG80. Martin RL, Davenport TE, Fraser JJ, et al. Background: This revised clinical practice guideline (CPG) addresses the distinct but related lower extremity impairments of those with a first-time…
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Gait, Pediatrics
Splinting / supports / taping
The effectiveness of serial casting and ankle foot orthoses in treating toe walking in children with autism spectrum disorder.
Pediatr Phys Ther. 2021 Apr 1;33(2):83-90. Barkocy M, Schilz J, Heimerl S, Chee M, Valdez M, Redmond K. Purpose: This proof of concept study examined the effectiveness of serial casting (SC) and ankle foot orthoses…
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Tendon dysfunction and injury
Exercise
Exercise progression to incrementally load the Achilles tendon.
Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2021 Jan;53(1):124-130. Baxter JR, Corrigan P, Hullfish TJ, O'Rourke P, Silbernagel KG. Purpose: The purpose of our study was to evaluate Achilles tendon loading profiles of various exercises and develop guidelines…
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Exercise
Foot core training to prevent running-related injuries: A survival analysis of a single-blind, randomized controlled trial.
Am J Sports Med. 2020 Dec;48(14):3610-3619. Taddei UT, Matias AB, Duarte M, Sacco ICN. Background: Running-related injuries (RRIs) are a pervasive menace that can interrupt or end the participation of recreational runners in this healthy…
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Balance / dizziness, Gait, Stroke
Splinting / supports / taping
Immediate effects of ankle non-elastic taping on balance and gait ability in patients with chronic stroke: A randomized, controlled trial.
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. Nov-Dec 2020;43(9):922-929. Choi S, Lim C. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the immediate effects of ankle non-elastic taping on balance and gait ability in patients with chronic…
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Plantar fasciitis
Modalities
Additive effect of therapeutic ultrasound in the treatment of plantar fasciitis: a randomized controlled trial.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2018 Nov;48(11):847-855. Katzap Y, Haidukov M, Berland OM, Itzhak RB, Kalichman L. Background: Plantar fasciitis is the main cause of pain in the plantar surface of the heel. One of…
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Tendon dysfunction and injury
Clinical practice guidelines
Achilles pain, stiffness, and muscle power deficits: Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy Revision 2018: Using the evidence to guide physical therapist practice.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2018 May;48(5):425-26. Martin RL, Chimenti R, Cuddeford T, et al. Background: Midportion Achilles tendinopathy is a relatively common, overuse, lower extremity soft tissue injury for individuals who are active and…
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Pediatrics, Sprains and strains
Manipulation / manual therapy
Efficacy of the stretch band ankle traction technique in the treatment of pediatric patients with acute ankle sprains: a randomized control trial.
Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2018 Feb;13(1):1-11. Iammarino K, Marrie J, Selhorst M, Lowes L. Background: Ankle injuries account for up to 40% of all sports-related injuries. These injuries can result in weeks to months…
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Evaluations
Influence of passive joint stiffness on proprioceptive acuity in individuals with functional instability of the ankle.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017 Dec;47(12):899-905. Marinho HVR, Amaral GM, de Souza Moreira B, Araújo VL, Souza TR, Ocarino JM, da Fonseca ST. Background: Deficits in ankle proprioceptive acuity have been reported in persons…
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Plantar fasciitis
Manipulation / manual therapy
Joint mobilization and stretching exercise vs steroid injection in the treatment of plantar fasciitis: A randomized controlled study.
Foot Ankle Int. 2016 Feb;37(2):150-6. Celik D, Jus G, Sırma SÖ. Background: This study compared the effectiveness of joint mobilization combined with stretching exercises (JM&Str) vs steroid injection (SI) in the treatment of plantar fasciitis…
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Tendon dysfunction and injury
Splinting / supports / taping
An ankle-foot orthosis with a lateral extension reduces forefoot abduction in subjects with stage II posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Jan;46(1):26-33. Neville C, Bucklin M, Ordway N, Lemley F. Background: Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is a common musculoskeletal problem that includes tendon degeneration and collapse of the medial arch…
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Tendon dysfunction and injury
Exercise, Splinting / supports / taping
Early functional rehabilitation or cast immobilisation for the postoperative management of acute Achilles tendon rupture? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
Br J Sports Med. 2015 Oct;49(20):1329-35. McCormack R, Bovard J. Objective: To determine which postoperative rehabilitation regime is superior following surgical repair of acute Achilles tendon rupture. The primary outcomes were patient safety and satisfaction.…
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Tendon dysfunction and injury
Exercise
Heavy slow resistance versus eccentric training as treatment for Achilles tendinopathy.
Am J Sports Med. 2015 Jul;43(7):1704-11. Beyer R, Kongsgaard M, Hougs Kjær B, Øhlenschlæger T, Kjær M, Magnusson SP. Background: Previous studies have shown that eccentric training has a positive effect on Achilles tendinopathy, but…
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Tendon dysfunction and injury
Exercise
Rehabilitation regimen after surgical treatment of acute Achilles tendon ruptures: A systematic review with meta-analysis.
Am J Sports Med. 2015 Apr;43(4):1008-16. Huang J, Wang C, Ma X, Wang X, Zhang C, Chen L. Background: The choice of rehabilitation management after the surgical repair of acute Achilles tendon (AT) ruptures remains…
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Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Exercise, Manipulation / manual therapy
Conservative management of tarsal tunnel syndrome in a competitive distance runner.
Orthopaedic PT Practice Magazine. 2015 Apr;27(2). Gallas J, Gearhart M. Background: Tarsal tunnel syndrome is an entrapment neuropathy of the posterior tibial nerve. A symptom triad of pain, paresthesia, and numbness is the most common…
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Tendon dysfunction and injury
Exercise
Effect of eccentric strengthening on pain, muscle strength, endurance, and functional fitness factors in male patients with Achilles tendinopathy.
Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2013 Jan;92(1):68-76. Yu J, Park D, Lee G. Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of eccentric strengthening on pain, muscle strength, endurance, and functional fitness…
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