Relationship Between the Flexion Torque of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint and Intrinsic Foot Muscles Depends on the Ankle Joint Position.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clinicians and researchers are beginning to pay attention to the importance of the intrinsic foot muscles (IFMs). Among IFMs, the abductor hallucis (AbH) is associated with foot disorders. However, so far no method for assessing the strength of the AbH has been established. In addition, previous studies have shown increased IFM activity in the plantarflexed position of the ankle. Therefore, this study tests the hypothesis that a correlation will be found between the cross-sectional area (CSA) of the AbH and the flexion torque and that the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint would be stronger in the plantarflexed (PF) position of the ankle joint than in the neutral (N) position.

Methods

Eight male and 8 female patients (16 lower limbs) were included in this study

SUBMITTER: Otani R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11322934 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature