The effects of plantar short foot muscles exercises on long-distance runners

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The effects of plantar short foot muscles exercises on long-distance runners

The plantar intrinsic foot muscles play a crucial role in supporting the medial longitudinal arch, providing the foot stability and flexibility for shock absorption.

Researchers suggest that when intrinsic foot muscles fatigue, there people may move more easily into the pronated position. This excessive pronation, may cause overloading of the knee joint or may be the cause of other changes in proximal part of the lower extremity.

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Highlighting New Research: Biological effects of direct and indirect manipulation of the fascial system. Narrative review

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Highlighting New Research: Biological effects of direct and indirect manipulation of the fascial system. Narrative review

Here is a paper released early in 2017 in The Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies that provides a narrative review of proposed effects of indirect and direct techniques.

Article: Biological effects of direct and indirect manipulation of the fascial system. Narrative review. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies.

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Brainy bones: the hidden complexity inside your skeleton

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Brainy bones: the hidden complexity inside your skeleton

"Your bones are savvy. They are light yet strong and they repair themselves when they break. What’s more – although you can’t tell – your bones continually renew themselves, replacing old bone for new."

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