A Comparison of Foot Strengthening versus Minimal Footwear Use on Intrinsic Muscle Size and Strength:

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics

SarahRidge¹ 

关键词: intrinsic foot muscles;    extrinsic foot muscles;    strengthening;    footwear;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2473011418S00406

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Category:OtherIntroduction/Purpose:The intrinsic muscles of the arch have been classified as the core of the foot. Intrinsic foot muscles (IFM) work as local stabilizers and extrinsic foot muscles (EFM) work as global movers to help control the pronation of the foot. These muscles prevent excessive strain of the MLA. Previous research has shown that strengthening IFM may reduce pain and improve function in people with plantar fasciitis. Additionally, habitual use of minimal shoes that lack support of the arch require greater demand on the intrinsic muscles. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of two different strengthening interventions on IFM and EFM size and strength.Methods:57 healthy runners (avg 15-30 mpw) were randomly assigned to a foot strengthening (FS, n=19), a minimal shoe walking (MSW, n=19), or a control group (C, n=19). Baseline cross-sectional areas of abductor hallucis, quadratus plantae, flexor digitorum brevis, and flexor digitorum longus, and thickness of the fl...

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