Research update November 2013

My top 8 papers for the month with commentary: enjoy! 1.Gender-based differences in the functional deformation of the foot longitudinal arch. 2. Anatomy of the anterolateral ligament of the knee 3. Do high-top shoes reduce ankle inversion? A dynamic x-ray analysis of aggressive cutting in a high-top and low-top shoe. 4. Impact attenuation during weight bearing activities in barefoot vs. shod conditions: A systematic review 5. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Is Effective In Treating Chronic Plantar Fasciitis: A Meta-analysis of RCTs 6. Biomechanical and biochemical protective effect of low-level laser therapy for Achilles tendinitis 7. The effect of stud configuration on rotational traction using the studded boot apparatus 8. Stretch and activation of the human biarticular hamstrings across a range of running speeds

Gender-based differences in the functional deformation of the foot longitudinal arch. Mako Fukanoa, Toru Fukubayashib, The Foot 22 (2012) 6– 9