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Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
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Nov 2004

The Effect of 5-Degree Valgus and Varus Rearfoot Wedging on Peak Hallux Dorsiflexion During Gait

Catherine Smith Institute of Health Studies, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, England.

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The dynamic effects of 5° varus and valgus rearfoot wedging on peak hallux dorsiflexion were investigated in 30 asymptomatic subjects (5 males and 25 females). Statistically significant reductions in peak hallux dorsiflexion were found with rearfoot varus wedging and rearfoot valgus wedging. Furthermore, the reduction in peak hallux dorsiflexion occurring with rearfoot varus wedging was statistically significant compared with that associated with rearfoot valgus wedging. These findings have implications for the orthotic management of a variety of lower-limb pathologies. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 94(6): 558–564, 2004)

Corresponding author: Catherine Smith, BSc (Hons), Institute of Health Studies, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA, England.
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