Mild hallux valgus angle affects single-limb postural stability in asymptomatic subjects

Cinar-Medeni O., GÜZEL N. A., BAŞAR S.

JOURNAL OF BACK AND MUSCULOSKELETAL REHABILITATION, vol.29, no.1, pp.117-121, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 29 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.3233/bmr-150606
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF BACK AND MUSCULOSKELETAL REHABILITATION
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.117-121
  • Keywords: Hallux valgus, postural balance, younger adults, FUNCTIONAL JOINT STABILITY, SENSORIMOTOR SYSTEM, PART I, FOOT, ANKLE, BALANCE, PROPRIOCEPTION, POPULATION, STRENGTH, ABILITY
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Single-limb postural stability is a key component of lower extremity functional status. Factors affecting postural stability should be well defined to prevent injuries.