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Effect of Stretching vs Heel Cups on Postural Control in Children with Triceps Surae Retraction
October 2025
Effect of Stretching vs Heel Cups on Postural Control in Children with Triceps Surae Retraction
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Postural analysis of children with muscle retraction after six-month exercise or heel cup interventions in a randomized trial.
Sci Rep. 2025 Apr 19;15:13578.Synopsis
One hundred fifty children with triceps surae retraction were randomized to stretching exercises (n=76) or 5 mm EVA heel cups (n=74). The primary outcome of interest was postural control quantified as elliptical area of oscillation (cm²) with the Gyko system across eyes-open/closed on firm and foam surfaces; models adjusted for sex, age, and physical activity. Secondary variables included ankle do...
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