Ankle and toe muscle strength characteristics in runners with a history of medial tibial stress syndrome

Ankle and toe muscle strength characteristics in runners with a history of medial tibial stress syndrome

Abstract Background A high proportion of flexor digitorum longus attachment is found at the posteromedial border of the tibia, which is the most common location of medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). Therefore, plantar flexion strength of the lesser toes could be related to MTSS; however, the rela...

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Main Authors: Junya Saeki, Masatoshi Nakamura, Sayaka Nakao, Kosuke Fujita, Ko Yanase, Katsuyuki Morishita, Noriaki Ichihashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Subjects:
Medial tibial stress syndrome
Shin splints
Toe flexor muscle strength
Hallux
Lesser toes
Metatarsophalangeal joint
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13047-017-0197-2

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