This thread relates to a paper by J Yamauchi et al 2019 ( below ) .
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Why is it that some groups of scientists , studying the foot , insist on measuring toe flexor strength using toe grip type dynamometers and seem to assume readings will accurately reflect the strength of the intrinsic toe flexors ?
They won't . They measure extrinsic toe flexor strength , a very different beast when it comes to static balance .
Here are the highlights of their paper ,all of which , in my opinion ,are not substantiated by their paper due to the measurement technique used .
Toe flexor strength (TFS) was measured as an indicator of foot muscle strength.
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TFS and foot arch height (FAH) were not significantly correlated.
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TFS was not related to COP variables in double- or single-leg standing.
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FAH was not related to COP variables in double-leg standing.
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TFS has no significant role in maintaining static postural stability.
Toe flexor strength is not related to postural stability during static ...
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0966636218318332
by J Yamauchi - 201930 Jul 2019 - Because the toe flexor muscles help to support the foot arches, they might be an important contributor to postural stability. However, no research has identified the influence of the toe flexor strength or the foot arch height on postural stability in static upright standing.
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