Toe flexor strength is associated with mobility in older adults with pronated and supinated feet but not with neutral feet

• Published in: Journal of foot and ankle research Vol. 13; no. 1; pp. 1 - n/a
• Main Authors: Kusagawa, Yuki, Kurihara, Toshiyuki, Imai, Aiko, Maeo, Sumiaki, Sugiyama, Takashi, Kanehisa, Hiroaki, Isaka, Tadao
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London BioMed Central 11.09.2020; Wiley
• Subjects: Ageing; Balance; Biomechanics; Comfortable walking speed; Feet; Fingers & toes; Foot alignment; Foot posture index; Functional performance; Influence; Middle age; Mobility; Older people; Posture; Pressure distribution; Toe; Toe grip strength; Walking; Young adults

Background Older adults are known to have more pronated foot posture and decreased toe flexor strength (TFS), as well as decreased mobility in daily life compared to young adults. Although foot posture is reported to be an influential factor for walking biomechanics in young adults, there is less in...