Foot medial longitudinal-arch deformation during quiet standing and gait in subjects with medial tibial stress syndrome.
The objective of this study was to investigate (1) if subjects with medial tibial stress syndrome demonstrate increased navicular drop and medial longitudinal-arch deformation during quiet standing and gait compared with healthy subjects, and (2) the relationship between medial longitudinal-arch deformation during quiet standing and gait. Thirty subjects aged 20 to 32 years were included (15 with medial tibial stress syndrome and 15 controls). Navicular drop and medial longitudinal-arch deformation were measured during quiet standing with neutral and loaded foot using a ruler and digital photography. Medial longitudinal-arch deformation was measured during walking gait using 3-dimensional gait analysis. Subjects with medial tibial stress syndrome demonstrated a significantly larger navicular drop (mean +/- 1 SD, 7.7 +/- 3.1 mm) and medial longitudinal-arch deformation (5.9 +/- 3.2 degrees) during quiet standing compared with controls (5.0 +/- 2.2 mm and 3.5 +/- 2.6 degrees, P < .05). Subjects with medial tibial stress syndrome also demonstrated significantly larger medial longitudinal-arch deformation (8.8 +/- 1.8 degrees) during gait compared with controls (7.1 +/- 1.7 degrees, P = .015). There was no correlation between medial longitudinal-arch deformation during quiet standing and gait in either of the 2 groups (r < 0.127, P > .653). The subjects with medial tibial stress syndrome in this study demonstrated increased navicular drop and medial longitudinal-arch deformation during quiet standing and increased medial longitudinal-arch deformation during gait compared to healthy subjects. Medial longitudinal-arch deformation during quiet standing did not correlate with medial longitudinal-arch deformation during gait in either of the 2 groups. ACFAS Level of Clinical Evidence: 5.
Bandholm
Thomas
T
Gait Analysis Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Physical Therapy, Hvidovre University Hospital, Copenhagen, Demark. Thomas.Bandholm@hvh.regionh.dk
Boysen
Lisbeth
L
Haugaard
Stine
S
Zebis
Mette Kreutzfeldt
MK
Bencke
Jesper
J
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