A novel method of measuring passive quasi-stiffness in the first metatarsophalangeal joint

A novel method of measuring passive quasi-stiffness in the first metatarsophalangeal joint

Abstract Background First metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) mobility is commonly assessed by its angular displacement (joint angle) or subjectively rated as ‘hypermobile’, ‘normal’ or ‘stiff’ by a clinician. Neither of these methods is ideal because displacement alone does not take into account the f...

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Main Authors: Marabelle L. Heng, Yaohui K. Chua, Hong K. Pek, Priathashini Krishnasamy, Pui W. Kong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-10-01
Series:Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Subjects:
Force
Torque
Video
Angular displacement
Mobility
Tactile pressure
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13047-016-0173-2

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