Background Severe cervical spine injury in rugby union (rugby) exerts a major impact on the
individual who sustains the injury and on the broader society. Since the late 1970s, authors …

Background Notching of the anterior femoral cortex in distal femoral fractures following TKR
has been observed clinically and studied biomechanically. It has been hypothesized that …

Objective: This investigation aims to determine if more expensive running shoes provide
better cushioning of plantar pressure and are more comfortable than low-cost alternatives …

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an indispensable tool for musculoskeletal imaging.
The presence of metal, however, raises concerns. The potential risks are loosening and …

Background Microscopic colitis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are the common causes
of watery diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, and other gastrointestinal symptoms. Previous …

BACKGROUND: In gait analysis, calculation of the ankle joint centre is a difficult task. The
conventional way to calculate the ankle joint centre is using the Vicon® Plug-in-Gait model …

Objective Microscopic colitis (MC) is a common cause of chronic diarrhoea, often with
additional symptoms. No validated instruments exist to assess disease activity in MC …

Internal combustion engines have witnessed an ever increasing stringency in emission
limits and fuel economy regulations that has continuously provoked researchers to develop …

Lateral ankle ligaments are injured by hyperinversion of the foot. Foot position is controlled
by the lower limb muscles. Awareness of foot position is impaired by wearing shoes. We …

Background Lateral ankle sprain is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries,
particularly among the sporting population. Due to such prevalence, many interventions …