Differences Between Men and Women in Balance and Tremor in Relation to Plantar Fascia Laxity During the Menstrual Cycle.

摘要: Context:  Although much attention has been paid to the effect of estrogen on knee ligaments, little done examine ligaments in foot, such as plantar fascia, and how they may be altered during menstrual cycle. Objective:  To (1) sex differences fascia thickness laxity postural sway (2) identify any cycle effects laxity, sway, neuromuscular tremor between menstruation ovulation phase. Design:  Case-control study. Setting:  Research laboratory. Patients or Other Participants:  Fifteen healthy women (age = 25.9 ± 1.8 years) 15 men 27.3 2.0 volunteered participate this Intervention(s):  We asked participants perform 8 balance tasks a force platform while we assessed tremor. Main Outcome Measure(s):  Plantar length unloaded loaded with body weight were measured via ultrasound. Postural measure...