//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/foot_health/ Latest news on foot and ankle health, podiatry and footwear. en-us Fri, 08 Sep 2023 22:47:22 EDT Fri, 08 Sep 2023 22:47:22 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/foot_health/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830151809.htm New research into injuries sustained by trail users has found mountain biking is not the dangerous, injury-plagued sport reserved for thrill-seekers that it is often perceived to be and that the health benefits outweigh the risks. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:18:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830151809.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230523123729.htm Marathon running is a popular sport. However, long-distance running can weaken and damage foot muscles, leading to chronic pain and running-related injuries. A new study reveals that marathon running can reduce foot arch height, as well as induce damage to extrinsic foot muscles, which connect the lower leg and foot. Tue, 23 May 2023 12:37:29 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230523123729.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230413154132.htm A wearable electrical-stimulation and vibration-therapy system designed by engineering students might be just what the doctor ordered for people experiencing foot pain and balance loss due to diabetic neuropathy. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:41:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230413154132.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230315132502.htm Researchers are developing a 3D-printed insole with integrated sensors that allows the pressure of the sole to be measured in the shoe and thus during any activity. This helps athletes or patients to determine performance and therapy progress. Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:25:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230315132502.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230213134652.htm Millions of endurance runners use footwear that has an embedded carbon fiber plate (CFP) in the midsole. While the performance benefits that carbon fiber plate footwear offers have been well documented, little has been published about running injuries related to use of this footwear. In a current opinion piece, authors describe five cases in which runners using carbon fiber plate footwear sustained bone stress injuries. Mon, 13 Feb 2023 13:46:52 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230213134652.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221213121554.htm Scientists identify a new molecular model and potential therapeutic target for gout, the most common form of inflammatory arthritis. Tue, 13 Dec 2022 12:15:54 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221213121554.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221208114755.htm Gait analysis systems measure certain metrics to give their results. These results then drive clinical treatment for gait correction. However, detailed gait analysis requires expensive equipment, and a lot of space, markers, time. Measurements from markerless, video-based gait analysis systems, on the other hand, are inaccurate. To improve upon existing systems, researchers have now combined RGB camera-based pose estimation and an inertial measurement unit sensor for gait analysis. This significantly reduces errors in the process. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:47:55 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221208114755.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221121105301.htm Sprinting is a motor task for humans using maximum physical features and demands considerable training. In this regard, an understanding of the leg morphology of sprinters from a biomechanical perspective could help develop more focused training regimens. Researchers compared the muscular and inertial features of the lower limbs between sprinters and non-sprinters, and found that despite having muscular legs, sprinters still have the ability to easily maneuver these limbs. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:53:01 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221121105301.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221114190554.htm Patients with advanced ankle osteoarthritis who undergo surgery see equally good outcomes from the two main surgical treatments for osteoarthritis, a new study has shown. Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:05:54 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221114190554.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220808211744.htm Researchers have discovered that the manner of walking, or gait, of Japanese children develops differently from that of children in other countries. Mon, 08 Aug 2022 21:17:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220808211744.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220802121724.htm Experts have found that the risk of heart attacks and strokes temporarily increases in the four months after a gout flare. The research showed that gout patients who suffered from a heart attack or stroke were twice as likely to have had a gout flare in the 60 days prior to the event, and one and a half times more likely to have a gout flare in the 61-120 days prior. Tue, 02 Aug 2022 12:17:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220802121724.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220427100511.htm A research team has developed a bimodal photoacoustic/ ultrasound imaging technology for the human foot. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:05:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220427100511.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/01/220126122246.htm A thick running shoe midsole is often favored for its shock absorbing protection, but it has been assumed that these heavily cushioned shoes increase leg stiffness and muscle fatigue. But results of a new study suggest that midsole thickness is unlikely to cause individuals to alter their leg stiffness. Wed, 26 Jan 2022 12:22:46 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/01/220126122246.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/01/220125133737.htm A novel technique that transplants a patient's own fat into the sole of their foot could offer relief to those suffering from a common and painful condition called plantar fasciitis. Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:37:37 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/01/220125133737.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/12/211201111934.htm The oldest unequivocal evidence of upright walking in the human lineage are footprints discovered at Laetoli, Tanzania in 1978, by paleontologist Mary Leakey and her team. The bipedal trackways date to 3.7 million years ago. Another set of mysterious footprints was partially excavated at nearby Site A in 1976 but dismissed as possibly being made by a bear. A recent re-excavation of the Site A footprints at Laetoli and a detailed comparative analysis reveal that the footprints were made by an early human -- a bipedal hominin. Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:19:34 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/12/211201111934.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211103115456.htm 步态障碍表现在不同的方式. In many cases, pathological gait patterns are actually accompanying effects or can even be symptomatic of an underlying disease. For this reason, biomechanical gait analysis can be a helpful tool when it comes to diagnosing problems and subsequently treating them. A sports scientist has now presented the Gutenberg Gait Database, a large publicly accessible database providing a reference set of data to be used for the diagnosis and treatment of gait disorders. Wed, 03 Nov 2021 11:54:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211103115456.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/10/211022123807.htm Researchers have linked the genetic disorders Fragile X and SHANK3 deletion syndrome -- both linked to autism and health problems -- to walking patterns by examining the microscopic movements of those wearing motion-sensored sneakers. Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:38:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/10/211022123807.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/10/211021120937.htm Scientists have created wearable, stitchable, and sensitive sensors from flexible polymers and bundles of carbon fibre. Like our skin, these sensors respond to pressure and can measure body position and movement. They could be used to measure disease progress in Parkinson's disease, or sense joint movement in athletes, for example. Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:09:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/10/211021120937.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/09/210916131315.htm An engineer has developed a microneedle array that punctures biofilm covering ulcerated cells and tissues. The needles deliver antibiotics to the wounds by absorbing liquid underneath the biofilm and then dissolving. Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:13:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/09/210916131315.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/06/210611085617.htm Researchers analysing skeletal remains in the city of Cambridge find a dramatic increase in 'hallux valgus' around the time that pointed shoes became de rigueur in the 1300s. They also uncover a link between this minor deformity and increased risk of fractures. Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:56:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/06/210611085617.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/04/210423095421.htm In lab tests, researchers found that an optimized ankle exoskeleton system increased participants' walking speed by about 40 percent compared with their regular speed. The researchers hope someday to help restore walking speed in older adults. Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:54:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/04/210423095421.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/03/210316083749.htm Researchers used anonymized cell-phone data to build a Business Risk Index, which quantifies the potential risk of COVID-19 transmission in restaurants and bars, schools and universities, nail salons and barbershops. Tue, 16 Mar 2021 08:37:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/03/210316083749.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/01/210108093906.htm Transmitting sensory signals from prostheses to the nervous system helps leg amputees to perceive prosthesis as part of their body. While amputees generally perceive their prostheses as heavy, this feedback helps them to perceive the prostheses as significantly lighter, researchers have shown. Fri, 08 Jan 2021 09:39:06 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/01/210108093906.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/09/200911141648.htm Severely ill COVID-19 patients on ventilators are placed in a prone (face down) position because it's easier for them to breathe and reduces mortality. But that life-saving position can also cause permanent nerve damage in these vulnerable patients, reports a new study. Scientists believe the nerve damage is the result of reduced blood flow and inflammation. Other non-COVID-19 patients on ventilators in this position rarely experience any nerve damage. Fri, 11 Sep 2020 14:16:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/09/200911141648.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/09/200910090038.htm Scientists at five sites tested the soft robotic wearable exosuit for safety, reliability and feasibility in gait rehabilitation for individuals with mobility impairment post-stroke. Thu, 10 Sep 2020 09:00:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/09/200910090038.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/08/200819120706.htm Researchers have found a treatment that increases the speed of nerve regeneration by three to five times, leading to much better outcomes for trauma surgery patients. Wed, 19 Aug 2020 12:07:06 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/08/200819120706.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200722095524.htm 一个研究小组已经开发了一个新的轻量级and motor-less device that can be easily attached to an ankle support device - otherwise known as an ankle foot orthosis (AFO). The new device will aid stroke patients in their rehabilitation, improving their walking and preventing falls. Wed, 22 Jul 2020 09:55:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200722095524.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200720093242.htm Scientists have developed a simple clinical test that can assess the lower limb strength of patients to predict their risk of falls. The 'enhanced paper grip test' involves pulling a small card from underneath the participant's foot while asking them to grip with their big toe (Hallux). Mon, 20 Jul 2020 09:32:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200720093242.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200715131218.htm A new robotic prosthetic leg prototype offers a more natural gait while also being quieter and more energy efficient than other designs. Wed, 15 Jul 2020 13:12:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200715131218.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/03/200325154058.htm Researchers find that a motorized device that attaches around the ankle and foot can drastically reduce the energy cost of running. Wed, 25 Mar 2020 15:40:58 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/03/200325154058.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/03/200305002844.htm 每个星期,数以百万计的世界各地的运动员ce up their running shoes, spurred on by the psychological, health and social benefits that running delivers. But new research reveals a downside. Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:28:44 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/03/200305002844.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/02/200226110848.htm Walking and running subjects our feet to forces in excess of body weight. The longitudinal arch of the feet was thought to be the reason the feet do not deform under such load. However, researchers have illustrated that the transverse arch may be more important for this stiffness. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 11:08:48 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/02/200226110848.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/02/200218104725.htm For the first time, scientists have found a way to reveal the mechanics of the human body's 'steering wheel' -- the subtalar joint. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 10:47:25 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/02/200218104725.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/12/191212104646.htm New research suggests there is no evidence that changing a runner's strike pattern will help prevent injuries or give them a speed boost. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 10:46:46 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/12/191212104646.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191029095629.htm Researchers have identified a new therapeutic target for the treatment of gout, a common type of arthritis that causes episodes of painful and stiff joints. Their study suggests that blocking a signaling molecule known as TAK1 can suppress inflammation caused by gout. The research lays the foundation for the development of potential new treatment strategies for gout. Tue, 29 Oct 2019 09:56:29 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191029095629.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191016104308.htm Virtual-reality researchers have developed a virtual-walking system that records a person's walking and re-plays it with vision and foot vibrations. Psychological experiments showed that the sensation of walking and telepresence from the oscillating visual flow combined with foot vibrations is stronger than without vibrations. The system can reconstruct the experience of walking to people who are a distance away, or who have a disability that may impair walking in the future. Wed, 16 Oct 2019 10:43:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191016104308.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191008155713.htm Attention runners: The next time you go out for a jog, you might want to strap a light resistance band between your feet. This rather quirky but oddly effective hack, could make you a more efficient runner by approximately 6.4%. Tue, 08 Oct 2019 15:57:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191008155713.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191007113335.htm Researchers, using a method called genome-wide association study, have illuminated the genetic underpinnings of high serum urate, the blood condition that brings on gout. The study will inform efforts to develop screening tests for gout risk as well as potential new treatments. Mon, 07 Oct 2019 11:33:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191007113335.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191004105607.htm Researchers are developing a graphene sensing system that detects early signs of foot ulcers before they form so people living with diabetes can access preventative healthcare and confidently manage their health. Fri, 04 Oct 2019 10:56:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191004105607.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191002144243.htm Scientists have helped three amputees merge with their bionic prosthetic legs as they climb over various obstacles without having to look. The amputees report using and feeling their bionic leg as part of their own body, thanks to sensory feedback from the prosthetic leg that is delivered to nerves in the leg's stump. Wed, 02 Oct 2019 14:42:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191002144243.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191001211855.htm New research shows there is more at play than just a sinking feeling when you stumble during movement or trip in a hole in the ground. Tue, 01 Oct 2019 21:18:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191001211855.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/09/190909113035.htm Two volunteers are the first above-knee amputees in the world to feel their prosthetic foot and knee in real time. Their bionic prosthesis, which was developed by an international team of researchers, features sensors that connect to residual nerves in the thigh. The resulting neurofeedback greatly reduces physical and mental strain for users of the prosthesis, as well as their phantom limb pain, while increasing their confidence and speed when walking. Mon, 09 Sep 2019 11:30:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/09/190909113035.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/08/190828115231.htm Patients with gout are at increased risk of chronic kidney disease and kidney failure, according to new research. Wed, 28 Aug 2019 11:52:31 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/08/190828115231.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/08/190812075518.htm The strengths and limitations of non-invasive and other imaging techniques used to diagnose critical limb ischemia are reviewed in a new statement. Sex and ethnic disparities exist in the diagnosis and treatment of critical limb ischemia. Mon, 12 Aug 2019 07:55:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/08/190812075518.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/07/190711120659.htm A new research report shows an increase in patients being prescribed opioids after experiencing an ankle sprain. The authors urge fellow physicians to be aware of the current treatment guidelines. Thu, 11 Jul 2019 12:06:59 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/07/190711120659.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/04/190418141619.htm Whether a wound -- such as a diabetic foot ulcer -- heals or progresses to a worse outcome, including infection or even amputation, may depend on the microbiome within that wound. Thu, 18 Apr 2019 14:16:19 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/04/190418141619.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/04/190416132105.htm A six-week transition period did not help wearers adjust to ''maximal'' running shoes, indicating that increased impact forces and loading rates caused by the shoe design do not change over time. Tue, 16 Apr 2019 13:21:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/04/190416132105.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/04/190404104407.htm Our brain tells us where parts of the body are in space. We know without looking if our arm is in the air, our foot is in front of the other or beside it. It is called proprioception or body localization and helps us locate our body parts. Thu, 04 Apr 2019 10:44:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/04/190404104407.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/03/190322163322.htm The device does not require additional components such as batteries or actuators carried on the back or waist. Fri, 22 Mar 2019 16:33:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/03/190322163322.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/02/190212160024.htm How much do high-tech shoes, special diets and exercises, drafting behind other runners and other strategies to improve your 'running economy' actually improve your finish time? A new study spells it out. The takeaway: The faster you are, the harder it is to get faster. Tue, 12 Feb 2019 16:00:24 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/02/190212160024.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/01/190114161143.htm Scientists have made a step forward in understanding the evolution of human feet. Mon, 14 Jan 2019 16:11:43 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/01/190114161143.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/11/181115144941.htm Researchers have developed a shoe insole that could help make the healing process more portable for the 15 percent of Americans who develop ulcers as a result of diabetes. Thu, 15 Nov 2018 14:49:41 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/11/181115144941.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/10/181030102754.htm Researchers describe a new ligament in the lateral side of the ankle. The ligament complex would explain chronic pain after an ankle sprain. Tue, 30 Oct 2018 10:27:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/10/181030102754.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/10/181010093622.htm Consumers are growing more knowledgeable about the potential health effects of nail polish, and manufacturers have taken action. They have started removing potentially toxic ingredients and labeling their products as being free of those substances. However, these labels aren't always accurate, and reformulated products aren't necessarily safer, according to a new report. Wed, 10 Oct 2018 09:36:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/10/181010093622.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/10/181008114456.htm New research finds that the drug allopurinol used to manage gout may offer protection against the development of kidney disease. Mon, 08 Oct 2018 11:44:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/10/181008114456.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/09/180924102043.htm In what researchers call an unusually comprehensive analysis of nationwide data, they conclude that the rate of lawnmower injuries persists at close to 6,400 a year, most of them requiring surgery and hospitalization, and costing an average of $37,000 per patient. Mon, 24 Sep 2018 10:20:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/09/180924102043.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/09/180913113945.htm Researchers have helped characterize a genetic variant that enables new understanding of why some people are at risk of gout, a painful and debilitating arthritic disease. Thu, 13 Sep 2018 11:39:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/09/180913113945.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/09/180906141652.htm New research reveals patients with end-stage ankle arthritis can expect enhanced quality of life within six months of surgical reconstruction. Thu, 06 Sep 2018 14:16:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/09/180906141652.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/08/180824090555.htm New avatar-based software looks at how people walk in order to predict their energy expenditure. The software, originally intended for roboticists and for researchers who develop prosthetics and exoskeletons, could have many uses in both medicine and sports. Fri, 24 Aug 2018 09:05:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/08/180824090555.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/07/180711093150.htm Researchers show that children and adolescents who spend most of their time barefoot develop motor skills differently from those who habitually wear shoes. Published in Frontiers in Pediatrics, this is the first study to assess the relevance of growing up shod vs. barefoot on jumping, balancing and sprinting motor performance during different stages of childhood and adolescence. Results suggest that regular physical activity without shoes may improve children's and adolescents' balancing and jumping skills. Wed, 11 Jul 2018 09:31:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/07/180711093150.htm