Mobility disability is associated with functional decline in older adults. Resistance training (RT) improves mobility disability, but adherence to national RT guidelines is poor. Researchers evaluated the effects of a 12-week brief, home-based functional RT program, FAST (Functional Activity Strength Training)-2, on adherence and functional impairment in older, inactive adults ≥ 65 years of age, with pre-existing walking difficulty.

First metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint fusion is a frequently employed surgical treatment option for hallux rigidus and hallux valgus. Implant-related complications are common, necessitating further investigation into predisposing factors. The altered mechanics of pes planus may influence surgical outcomes; however, its direct impact on implant removal rates post-fusion remains unclear.

Peroneal muscles are the primary stabilizers against ankle inversion movements associated with lateral ankle sprains. Individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI) demonstrate peroneal muscle deficits including decreased strength, slower nerve conduction velocity, and reduced cross-sectional area. Ultrasound (US) imaging provides a valid, cost-effective method to assess peroneal muscle size and quality following rehabilitation.

Deltoid ligament (DL) injuries are common in ankle trauma, yet their optimal management remains debated. Most trauma literature considers DL injury as an isolated ankle problem, whereas foot-and-ankle specialists view the ankle and the foot as a complex problem. This disconnect leaves a critical knowledge gap that these researchers’ work aims to address.

Corticosteroid injections are commonly used to manage foot and ankle conditions. There is limited evidence guiding corticosteroid selection, dosing, imaging guidance and injection techniques. This study aimed to describe current corticosteroid injection practices among Australian podiatrists and podiatric surgeons.

Acute Achilles tendon rupture may present intraoperatively with severely frayed and macerated tendon ends (“mop-end”), which can compromise primary repair strength and increase the risk of gap formation. Case report: A 43-year-old male sustained a right Achilles tendon rupture during recreational football. Ultrasound confirmed a complete rupture. Open surgical repair was performed 6 days after injury.

Diabetic foot ulcers complicated by peripheral arterial disease are associated with poor wound healing and an increased risk of amputation. Heel wounds are particularly difficult to reconstruct because of their weight-bearing function and limited soft-tissue coverage. While revascularization is commonly performed for critical limb ischemia, limited evidence guides its use prior to reconstructive surgery in patients with preserved in-line arterial flow.

The Zadek osteotomy (ZO) is a surgical option for insertional Achilles tendinopathy. By modifying the position of the posterior calcaneal tuberosity, ZO may reduce posterosuperior calcaneal prominence, mechanical conflict at the Achilles insertion, and tensile stress on the tendon. A weightbearing computed tomography (WBCT)-based virtual simulation was performed on 60 asymptomatic feet, categorized as cavus (n = 20), neutral (n = 20), or planus (n = 20).