SynthesisPloS one2022
Effect of intrinsic foot muscles training on foot function and dynamic postural balance: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Analysing The Effects of Different Foot Arch Heights on The Leg Muscle Tone and Balance in Young Adults.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Effects of conservative interventions on plantar pressure in individuals with flat foot: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Scientific reports · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of intrinsic foot muscle training combined with the lower extremity resistance training on postural stability in older adults: a randomised controlled trial.BMC geriatrics · 2025Trial
- The effects of contralateral limb cross-education training on post-surgical rehabilitation outcomes in patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a randomized controlled trial.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Trial
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- Local and non-local effects (on the posterior chain) of four weeks of foot exercises: a randomized controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2024Trial
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- Acute Effects of Forefoot Wedges on Concentric Power Output During Loaded Back Squats in Elite Female Handball Players: A Randomized Crossover Study.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Epidemiology of Musculoskeletal Injuries Among Climbers-A Systematic Review.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2025Review
- Foot posture as a biomechanical outcome measure following total knee arthroplasty in individuals with severe knee osteoarthritis.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Biomechanical Adaptations in Foot Characteristics Among Elite Male Weightlifters: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2025Article
- Dynamic Changes of Longitudinal Arch Work Are Related to Energy Expenditure During Long-Distance Running.Annals of biomedical engineering · 2025Article
- Minimalist Footwear in the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Lower Limb Impairments Across the Life Course: A Scoping Review.Musculoskeletal care · 2025Article
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- The influence of altered lower-limb muscle strength on dynamic plantar pressure distribution in participants who underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2025Article
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- Effects of integrated intrinsic foot muscle exercise with foot core training device on balance and body composition among community-dwelling adults aged 60 and above.BMC geriatrics · 2024Article
- Muscle strength and foot pressure vary depending on the type of foot pain.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Gluteus medius muscle strengthening exercise effects on medial longitudinal arch height in individuals with flexible flatfoot: a randomized controlled trial.Journal of exercise rehabilitation · 2023Article
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Abstract
This systematic review aimed to analyse the effects of intrinsic foot muscle (IFM) training on foot function and dynamic postural balance. Keywords related to IFM training were used to search four databases (PubMed, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus and Web of Science databases.) for relevant studies published between January 2011 and February 2021. The methodological quality of the intervention studies was assessed independently by two reviewers by using the modified Downs and Black quality index. Publication bias was also assessed on the basis of funnel plots. This study was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42021232984). Sixteen studies met the inclusion criteria (10 with high quality and 6 with moderate quality). Numerous biomechanical variables were evaluated after IFM training intervention. These variables included IFM characteristics, medial longitudinal arch morphology and dynamic postural balance. This systematic review demonstrated that IFM training can exert positive biomechanical effects on the medial longitudinal arch, improve dynamic postural balance and act as an important training method for sports enthusiasts. Future studies should optimise standardised IFM training methods in accordance with the demands of different sports.
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