The Reliability of a Novel Heel-Rise Test Versus Goniometry to Assess Plantarflexion Range of Motion

Ness, Brandon M.; Sudhagoni, Ramu; Tao, Hanz; Full, Olivia R; Seehafer, Lucas O; Walder, Chelsie M; Zimney, Kory

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“…All ankle joint angles were measured barefoot by a female physical therapist. In this study, ankle dorsiflexion and plantarflexion range of motion (ROM) were measured using a method reported to be more reliable than using a goniometer [ 16 , 17 ]. The ROM of ankle dorsiflexion was measured using the following method (Fig.…”

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“…The ROM of the ankle plantarflexion was measured using the functional heel-rise test [ 17 ]. The participants stood facing the wall, with the tip of the hallux of both feet 15 cm away from the wall (Fig.…”

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“…This measurement was conducted on the left and right sides. It has been reported that for the plantarflexion range of the ankle joint, the within-session intra-rater reliability (ICC 2.1 ) estimate was 0.99, and the inter-rater reliability (ICC 2.k ) was 0.79–0.87 [ 17 ].…”

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Characteristics of hindfoot morphology and ankle range of motion in young women with hallux valgus

Yokozuka,

Okazaki

2023

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research

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Background Hallux valgus occurs more frequently in women as they age; therefore, it is beneficial to prevent hallux valgus in younger women. The purpose of this study was to clarify the characteristics of hindfoot morphology and the range of motion of the ankle joint with hallux valgus in young women. Methods The participants were 140 young women (mean age 18.8 ± 0.6 years). A three-dimensional footprint automatic measurement apparatus was used to measure the hallux valgus angle in the standing position and the arch-height ratio and heel-floor angle (HFA) in the standing and chair-sitting positions. The amount of change in foot morphology owing to differences in posture was calculated. The range of motion of the ankle joint dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, inversion, and eversion was measured. Participants were classified into two groups according to the presence of hallux valgus. Statistical analysis was used to compare hindfoot morphology and range of motion between the two groups, and the correlation between foot morphology and range of motion was investigated depending on the presence of hallux valgus. Results With hallux valgus, the HFA tilted inwards (p = 0.010), and the change in the arch-height ratio due to the difference in posture was large (p = 0.021). There was no difference in the range of motion of the ankle joints with or without hallux valgus. In women with hallux valgus, the amount of change in arch height and HFA was correlated with the range of motion of eversion (r = 0.391, p = 0.027; r = -0.362, p = 0.042). Conclusions With hallux valgus, the hindfoot pronated, and the arch height decreased from sitting to standing. Furthermore, the amount of change in the hindfoot and midfoot due to posture was related to the range of motion of eversion.

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Characteristics of hindfoot morphology and ankle range of motion in young women with hallux valgus

Yokozuka,

Okazaki

2023

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research

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“…Active PF ROM is measured with a universal goniometer in supine position using fibula and fifth metatarsal as reference marks 47 48. The player is instructed to maintain extended knees throughout the movement, and to perform a sequence of six maximal active PF cycles from a neutral dorsiflexion (DF) position, of which the final three trials are registered.…”

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Study protocol for a prospective cohort study identifying risk factors for sport injury in adolescent female football players: the Karolinska football Injury Cohort (KIC)

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IntroductionFootball is a popular sport among young females worldwide, but studies concerning injuries in female players are scarce compared with male players. The aim of this study is to identify risk factors for injury in adolescent female football players.Methods and analysisThe Karolinska football Injury Cohort (KIC) is an ongoing longitudinal study that will include approximately 400 female football academy players 12–19 years old in Sweden. A detailed questionnaire regarding demographics, health status, lifestyle, stress, socioeconomic factors, psychosocial factors and various football-related factors are completed at baseline and after 1 year. Clinical tests measuring strength, mobility, neuromuscular control of the lower extremity, trunk and neck are carried out at baseline. Players are followed prospectively with weekly emails regarding exposure to football and other physical activity, health issues (such as stress, recovery, etc), pain, performance and injuries via the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center Overuse Injury Questionnaire (OSTRC-O). Players who report a substantial injury in the OSTRC-O, that is, not being able to participate in football activities, or have reduced their training volume performance to a moderate or major degree, are contacted for full injury documentation. In addition to player data, academy coaches also complete a baseline questionnaire regarding coach experience and education.Ethics and disseminationThe study was approved by the Regional Ethical Review Authority at Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden (2016/1251-31/4). All participating players and their legal guardians give their written informed consent. The study will be reported in accordance with the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational studies in Epidemiology. The results will be published in peer-reviewed academic journals and disseminated to the Swedish football movement through stakeholders and media.

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“…The test also shows "excellent" reliability for pediatric patients aged 6 years and older. [70][71][72][73][74]…”

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A Narrative Review on the Tests Used in Biomechanical Functional Assessment of the Foot and Leg: Diagnostic Tests of Deformities and Compensations

Stasio¹,

Montanelli²

2020

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

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Background: To date, scientific literature has not as yet come up with any review showing the diagnostic tests used for functional assessment of the foot and leg. Methods: A literature review was conducted of electronic databases (MEDLINE, PEDro, DOAJ, BioMed Central, PLOS, and Centre for Reviews and Dissemination at the University of York) up to December 8, 2018. The biomechanical tests, which have adequate supportive literature, were divided into qualitative tests that provide a dichotomy/trichotomy-type answer to clinical diagnostic questions; semiquantitative tests that provide numerical data to clinical diagnostic questions; and quantitative tests that record continuous numerical data (in analogue or digital form). Results: These tests produce a useful functional evaluation model of the foot and leg for different purposes: evaluation of lower limb deficits or abnormalities in healthy patients and in athletes (in sports or other physical activities); assessment of tissue stress syndromes caused by pathomechanics; evaluation of lower limb deficits or abnormalities in rheumatic disease and diabetic foot patients; and to determine the appropriate functional or semifunctional foot orthotic therapy and therapeutic path used in gait rehabilitation. Conclusions: Many of these tests have adequate diagnostic reliability and reproducibility and therefore can be considered diagnostic. Few of these are validated, and some have initiated the validation process by determining their sensitivity and specificity. The widespread use of these tools in clinical practice (diagnosis of function) lacks scientific evidence and in-depth analysis of their limitations.dichotomy / trichotomy type answer to clinical-diagnostic questions; Semi-quantitative tests that provide numerical data to clinical-diagnostic questions; Quantitative tests that record continuous numerical data (in analogue or digital form). These tests produce a useful functional evaluation model of the foot and leg for different purposes: • evaluation of lower limb deficits or abnormalities in healthy patients and in athletes (in sports or other physical activities); • assessment of tissue stress syndromes caused by pathomechanics; • evaluation of lower limb deficits or abnormalities in rheumatic disease and diabetic foot patients; • determine the appropriate functional or semi-functional foot orthotic therapy and therapeutic path used in gait rehabilitation. Many of these tests have adequate diagnostic reliability and reproducibility, therefore, these can be considered diagnostic. Few of these are validated and some have initiated the validation process by determining their sensitivity and specificity. The widespread employment of these tools in clinical practice (diagnosis of function) lack scientific evidence and in depth analysis of their limitations.

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The Reliability of a Novel Heel-Rise Test Versus Goniometry to Assess Plantarflexion Range of Motion

Cited by 6 publications

References 24 publications

Characteristics of hindfoot morphology and ankle range of motion in young women with hallux valgus

Characteristics of hindfoot morphology and ankle range of motion in young women with hallux valgus

Study protocol for a prospective cohort study identifying risk factors for sport injury in adolescent female football players: the Karolinska football Injury Cohort (KIC)

A Narrative Review on the Tests Used in Biomechanical Functional Assessment of the Foot and Leg: Diagnostic Tests of Deformities and Compensations

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