The effect of sesamoid mobilization, flexor hallucis strengthening, and gait training on reducing pain and restoring function in individuals with hallux limitus: A clinical trial

Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy

Volumn 34, Issue 7, 2004, Pages 368-376

  Shamus, Jennifer ^a,e   Shamus, Eric ^b   Gugel, Rita Nacken ^c   Brucker, Bernard S ^d   Skaruppa, Cindy ^c  

^a Healthsouth Sports Med/Rehab Ctr   (United States)

^b Nova Southeastern University   (United States)

^c LYNN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^d UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE   (United States)

^e NONE   (United States)

Author keywords

Foot; Manual therapy; Metatarsophalangeal joint; Turf toe

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ANALGESIA; ARTICLE; CLINICAL ARTICLE; CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT; CONTROLLED STUDY; ELECTROSTIMULATION; EXERCISE; GAIT; HALLUX RIGIDUS; HUMAN; JOINT DEGENERATION; JOINT FUNCTION; JOINT MOBILITY; METATARSOPHALANGEAL JOINT; MUSCLE STRETCHING; ULTRASOUND THERAPY;

EID: 3142777692     PISSN: 01906011     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2004.34.7.368     Document Type: Article

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