The effect of intrinsic foot muscle training on medial longitudinal arch and ankle stability in patients with chronic ankle sprain accompanied by foot pronation

Abstract Background Muscular variations are potentially symptomatic and may complicate imaging interpretation. Intrinsic foot musculature and extrinsic tendon insertion variations are common. Distinct supernumerary muscles are rare. We report a novel anomalous intrinsic foot muscle on the medial longitudinal arch. Case presentation An accessory muscle was encountered on the medial arch of the right foot of a 78-year-old white male cadaver, between layers two and three of the foot intrinsics. It did not appear to be a slip or variant of a known foot muscle. This muscle consisted of two slips that ran transversely on the plantar aspect of the medial arch, crossing the medial transverse tarsal joint and attaching to the tuberosity of the navicular, the short and long plantar ligaments, and spring ligament. Conclusions The medial plantar vessels and nerve passed from deep to superficial between the two slips, and this suggests a possible location for medial nerve entrapment.

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Effect of plantar intrinsic muscle training on medial longitudinal arch morphology and dynamic function

Manual Therapy ◽

10.1016/j.math.2013.02.007 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 18 (5) ◽

pp. 425-430 ◽

Cited By ~ 88

Author(s):

Edward P. Mulligan ◽

Patrick G. Cook

Keyword(s):

Medial Longitudinal Arch ◽

Muscle Training ◽

Intrinsic Muscle ◽

Longitudinal Arch ◽

Dynamic Function

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Is subtalar extra articular screw arthroereisis (SESA) reducing pain and restoring medial longitudinal arch in children with flexible flat foot?

Journal of Orthopaedics ◽

10.1016/j.jor.2020.01.038 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 ◽

pp. 147-153

Author(s):

Mohammed Elmarghany ◽

Tarek M. Abd El-Ghaffar ◽

Ahmed Elgeushy ◽

Ehab Elzahed ◽

Yehia Hasanin ◽

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Keyword(s):

Medial Longitudinal Arch ◽

Flat Foot ◽

Longitudinal Arch

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Prevalence of Myofascial Trigger Points and Diagnostic Criteria of Different Muscles in Function of the Medial Longitudinal Arch

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation ◽

10.1016/j.apmr.2015.02.017 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 96 (6) ◽

pp. 1123-1130 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Juan C. Zuil-Escobar ◽

Carmen B. Martínez-Cepa ◽

Jose A. Martín-Urrialde ◽

Antonia Gómez-Conesa

Keyword(s):

Diagnostic Criteria ◽

Trigger Points ◽

Medial Longitudinal Arch ◽

Myofascial Trigger Points ◽

Longitudinal Arch

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Windlass Mechanism in Individuals With Diabetes Mellitus, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Low Medial Longitudinal Arch Height

Foot & Ankle International ◽

10.1177/1071100714538416 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 35 (8) ◽

pp. 816-824 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Judith R. Gelber ◽

David R. Sinacore ◽

Michael J. Strube ◽

Michael J. Mueller ◽

Jeffrey E. Johnson ◽

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Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Peripheral Neuropathy ◽

Medial Longitudinal Arch ◽

Arch Height ◽

Longitudinal Arch

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Relationships between different evaluation techniques in lower medial longitudinal arch subjects

Manual Therapy ◽

10.1016/j.math.2016.05.251 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 25 ◽

pp. e133

Author(s):

A. Gomez-Conesa ◽

J.C. Zuil-Escobar ◽

C. Martínez-Cepa ◽

J.A. Martín-Urrialde

Keyword(s):

Medial Longitudinal Arch ◽

Longitudinal Arch ◽

Evaluation Techniques

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Exploring Workload Associated With Learning Foot Core Exercises

International Journal of Athletic Therapy & Training ◽

10.1123/ijatt.2020-0134 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Katherine Newsham

Keyword(s):

Training Program ◽

Skill Acquisition ◽

Electric Stimulation ◽

Limited Information ◽

Muscle Training ◽

Task Load ◽

Intrinsic Foot Muscle

Patients and clinicians have expressed frustration when learning or teaching intrinsic foot muscle exercises. However, there is limited information on how patients perceive the workload of an exercise. This study evaluates participants’ perceptions of workload while learning intrinsic foot muscle exercises with or without neuromuscular electric stimulation. Twenty-six individuals completed a 4-week supervised intrinsic foot muscle training program. Thirteen participants utilized neuromuscular electric stimulation during the initial 2 weeks of training. Participant perceptions of workload, measured by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Task Load Index, revealed decreasing load over 2 weeks and minimal load at 4 weeks. Inclusion of neuromuscular electric stimulation did not affect perception of load of skill acquisition.

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