However, the application of ankle bracing to a healthy ankle over a long period has been scrutinised because of possible neuromuscular adaptations resulting in diminished dynamic support offered by ...

The peroneus longus muscle (or fibularis longus) is a major mover and stabilizer of your foot and ankle. The muscle runs down the lateral side of your lower leg and attaches to your foot.

These tendons may be affected by inflammation (tendonitis) or tears. Learn more about these tendons and their associated conditions. The two major peroneal muscles (peroneus longus and peroneus brevis ...

Learn more about these tendons and their associated conditions. The two major peroneal muscles (peroneus longus and peroneus brevis) are situated on the outside of the lower leg, just adjacent to ...

Researchers have found in a new study that the one-stage microsurgical reconstruction method for open Achilles tendon defects ...

On the contrary, the tibialis posterior (TP) is the primary invertor but can only provide small plantar flexion torques. In addition, the peroneus longus (PERL) is the main evertor that can antagonize ...

The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis. Sometimes referred to as the horny layer of the skin, the stratum corneum is composed mainly of lipids (fats) and keratin, the protein ...

This article systematically reviews the available literature to improve our understanding of the physiological basis for orthoses under the kinematic, shock attenuation and neuromotor control ...

Background: Local muscle fatigue may have an adverse effect on the biomechanics of the lunge movement and athletic performance. This study analyzed the biomechanical indicators of the forward lunge in ...

Multiple myeloma is part of the spectrum of diseases ranging from MGUS to plasma cell leukemia, and similar to MGUS, is characterized by proliferation of a plasma cell clone and subsequent ...