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ArticleMusculoskeletal science & practice2020

The effects of small and large varus alignment of the foot-ankle complex on lower limb kinematics and kinetics during walking: A cross-sectional study.

Vanessa L Araújo, Thiago R T Santos, Anne Khuu, Cara L Lewis, Thales R Souza, Kenneth G Holt, Sergio T Fonseca

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Vanessa L AraújoDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Thiago R T SantosDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Anne KhuuDepartment of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA.
Cara L LewisDepartment of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA.
Thales R SouzaDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Kenneth G HoltDepartment of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA.
Sergio T FonsecaDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. Electronic address: sfonseca@ufmg.br.

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Effect of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) on hip motion in young adultsK23AR063235 · NIAMS · BOSTON UNIVERSITY (CHARLES RIVER CAMPUS) · PI LEWIS, CARA L · 2013 to 2017
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NIAMS NIH HHS K23 AR063235
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Abstract

backgroundThe alignment of the foot-ankle complex may influence the kinematics and kinetics of the entire lower limb during walking.

objectivesThis study investigated the effect of different magnitudes of varus alignment of the foot-ankle complex (small versus large) on the kinematics and kinetics of foot, ankle, knee, and hip in the frontal and transverse planes during walking.

designCross-sectional study.

methodFoot-ankle complex alignment in the frontal plane was measured as the angle between the metatarsal heads and the inferior edge of the examination table, measured with the volunteer in prone maintaining the ankle at 0° in the sagittal plane. The participants (n = 28) were divided into two groups according to their alignment angles. The first group had values equal to or inferior to the 45 percentile, and the second group had values equal to or above the 55 percentile. The lower limb kinematics and kinetics were evaluated with the participant walking at self-select speed in an instrumented treadmill.

resultsThe group of large varus alignment showed significantly higher (p < 0.03) forefoot inversion angle at initial contact, amplitude of rearfoot-shank eversion, and peak of inversion ankle moment. There were no differences (p > 0.05) between the groups for knee and hip amplitudes and moments in the frontal and transverse planes. The durations of rearfoot-shank eversion, knee abduction, knee medial rotation, hip adduction, and hip medial rotation were not different between groups (p > 0.05).

conclusionLarge varus alignment of the foot-ankle complex may increase the magnitude of foot pronation and ankle inversion moment during walking.

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Physical Therapy ModalitiesRotationAdolescentAdultAnkle InjuriesBiomechanical PhenomenaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleFoot InjuriesHumansKineticsMaleWalkingYoung AdultFoot pronationVarus alignmentWalking

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PMID32174545
PMCPMC7266625

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