Prevalence and risk factors associated with the formation of dermal lesions on the foot during hiking

Chicharro‐Luna, Esther; Nova, Alfonso Martínez; Ortega-Ávila, Ana Belén; Requena-Martínez, Aranza; Gijón-Noguerón, Gabriel

doi:10.1016/j.jtv.2020.04.002

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“…Strengthening the posterior tibialis muscle, in particular, is pivotal in preventing excessive pronation and supporting the medial longitudinal arch [ 13 ]. FFI is a self-administered survey utilized for evaluating how foot problems or injuries affect a person's capacity to carry out everyday tasks [ 14 ].…”

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Effect of Foot Rehabilitation Exercises for Painful Flat Foot in a 20-Year-Old Female: A Case Study Analysis

Kolhe,

Sharath,

Rathi

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Pes planus, commonly referred to as flatfoot, is a congenital foot deformity characterized by the descent of the medial longitudinal arch, resulting in reduced spring action and increased stress on the foot during ambulation. This condition, opposite to pes cavus, typically lacks symptomatic presentation despite its structural abnormality. This case report discusses a 20-year-old female presenting to the musculoskeletal department of physiotherapy with impaired gait attributed to developmental flatfeet and an underdeveloped heel on one foot since birth. Apart from these foot deformities, no other significant abnormalities were noted upon examination. Orthotic management and ongoing monitoring have been initiated to facilitate functional independence. The prognosis for the patient's gait impairment remains optimistic with continued rehabilitation efforts aimed at dispelling misconceptions and barriers surrounding the correction of flatfoot deformities. This report underscores the importance of comprehensive rehabilitation strategies in managing flatfoot conditions to optimize patient outcomes and quality of life.

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Effect of Foot Rehabilitation Exercises for Painful Flat Foot in a 20-Year-Old Female: A Case Study Analysis

Kolhe,

Sharath,

Rathi

et al. 2024

Cureus

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“…A recent systematic review of trail running injuries found blisters to be common amongst trail runners [ 61 ]. Previous research has shown blisters to be present in 75% of hikers completing a long distance trail [ 62 ], in addition to being the most common complaint amongst trail runners [ 62 ]. Risk factors for the development of blisters include moisture, temperature, the duration of the activity and the type of footwear [ 63 , 64 ], and two of the studies involved ultra-marathons in hot climates.…”

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Types and anatomical locations of injuries among mountain bikers and hikers: A systematic review

Braybrook,

Tohira,

Birnie

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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Background Mountain biking and hiking continue to grow in popularity. With new participants to these sports, it is likely the number of injuries will increase. To assist medical personnel in the management of these patients we attempted to quantify the types and locations of injuries sustained by mountain bikers and hikers. Objective The objective of this systematic review is to identify the type and anatomical location of injuries for both mountain bikers and hikers. Methods A systematic search was undertaken using CINAHL, Cochrane, ProQuest, PubMed and Scopus databases. Reviewers assessed the eligibility of articles by a title/abstract review and final full-text review. Studies were included if the types of injuries were reported by medical personnel and contained anatomical locations. Studies were excluded if it did not take place on a trail or if the injuries were self-reported. Risk of bias was assessed utilising the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) checklists for study quality. No meta-analysis or comparison between mountain bikers and hikers was possible due to the high heterogeneity of the definition of injury. Results A total of 24 studies met the inclusion criteria, 17 covering mountain biking and 7 hiking. This represented 220,935 injured mountain bikers and 17,757 injured hikers. The most common type of injuries sustained by mountain bikers included contusions, abrasions and minor lacerations, which made up between 45–74% of reported injuries in studies on competitive racing and 8–67% in non-competitive studies. Fractures represented between 1.5–43% of all reported injuries. The most injured region was the upper limbs reported in 10 of 17 studies. For hikers the most common injuries included blisters and ankle sprains with blisters representing 8–33% of all reported injuries. The most common body location to be injured by hikers was a lower limb in all 7 studies. Conclusions This is the first systematic review to report on the injury epidemiology of the two most common trail users; mountain bikers and hikers. For participants in both activities the majority of injuries were of minor severity. Despite this, the high proportions of upper limb fractures in mountain bikers and ankle sprains in hikers cannot be ignored. Trial registration Registration: This systematic review was prospectively registered with the University of York PROSPERO database on the 12/4/2021 (CRD42021229623) https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42021229623.

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“…Socks with metatarsal cushioning could be very useful for trekking activities and for long, multi-stage walks in which foot lesions are frequent. Chicharro et al [ 2 ] found that up to 74% of walkers doing the Camino de Santiago (Saint James Way) pilgrimage presented with blistering lesions after completing some of the stages, which could lead to their abandoning of the activity due to the intense pain. Furthermore, one of the most frequent zones (18.3%) where these blisters appeared was that of the second and third MTH.…”

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“…Hiking is an outdoor activity which has increased greatly in society due to its numerous beneficial physical and mental effects [ 1 ]. Nonetheless, it can also be the cause of certain musculoskeletal lesions of low or moderate importance [ 2 ]. One example is metatarsalgia, i.e., pain in the plantar zone of the metatarsus, which is one of the most common reasons for foot pathology consultations [ 3 , 4 ] and can be a limiting factor for this type of walking.…”

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Effectiveness of a Central Discharge Element Sock for Plantar Temperature Reduction and Improving Comfort

Nova

Jiménez-Cano

Caracuel-López

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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U-shaped plantar cushions could help reduce stress affecting the central forefoot without the need for an orthosis, but they are yet to be integrated as an element in socks. The objective of this study was to verify the effectiveness of a sock with a central discharge element in terms of plantar temperature and comfort. The sample comprised 38 subjects (13 men and 25 women). Their plantar temperatures were measured with a thermographic camera in a basal situation and after each of two 10-minute walks around an indoor circuit during which they wore either control or experimental socks at random (the same design, weight, and fiber, but with the plantar cushioning element added). After the walks, each subject responded to a comfort questionnaire (five-point Likert scale), blindly scoring the two socks. The highest temperatures (28.3 ± 2.7 °C) were recorded in the zone of the second and third metatarsal heads. With the experimental socks, the observed temperature increase in the central forefoot zone was significantly less than with the control socks (31.6 vs 30.6 °C, p = 0.001). The subjects found the experimental socks to be more comfortable than the controls (4.63 ± 0.5 vs 4.03 ± 0.5, p < 0.001). The discharge element included in the experimental socks was effective since it reduced the contact zones and excess friction with the ground, thereby lessening overheating by more than 1°C. Furthermore, the experimental socks were perceived as being more comfortable by the subjects who had mild and occasional foot discomfort.

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Prevalence and risk factors associated with the formation of dermal lesions on the foot during hiking

Cited by 10 publications

References 36 publications

Effect of Foot Rehabilitation Exercises for Painful Flat Foot in a 20-Year-Old Female: A Case Study Analysis

Effect of Foot Rehabilitation Exercises for Painful Flat Foot in a 20-Year-Old Female: A Case Study Analysis

Types and anatomical locations of injuries among mountain bikers and hikers: A systematic review

Effectiveness of a Central Discharge Element Sock for Plantar Temperature Reduction and Improving Comfort

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