The Strong Relationship Between Posture and Pain: Loss of Dorsiflexion and Flat Feet
The Strong Relationship Between Posture and Pain: Loss of Dorsiflexion and Flat Feet Research Supports: Loss of Dorsiflexion: Studies have correlated decreased dorsiflexion, alteration in lower extremity alignment, altered muscle recruitment during functional tasks, and pain/injury of the lower extremity, sacroiliac joint and low back. Feet Flatten: Increased pronation has been associated with injuries ranging from medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints) to tibias posterior tendinitis, Achilles bursitis or tendinitis, patellofemoral disorders, iliotibial friction syndrome, and lower extremity stress fracture. Correlated Impairments: Overhead Squat Assessment: Feet flatten Feet turn-out Knees bow-in Knees bow-out Asymmetrical weight shift Range of Motion: Loss of dorsiflexion Fascial Dysfunction: - Thickening, histochemical changes, decrease in tensile strength, addition of disordered collagen fibers, and decrease in shear. Plantar fascia Crural fas...