Introduction Can structured neuromuscular training genuinely reduce lower-limb injuries, and what does this mean beyond soccer, for running performance and podiatric care? A 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis published in Journal of Clinical Medicine tackles this question by evaluating neuromuscular training (NMT) programmes such as FIFA 11+ for injury prevention in soccer players  . For podiatrists and sports clinicians working with athletes, this paper provides strong (but not...

Introduction The 2025 narrative review Dilemma in the Treatment of Sports Injuries in Athletes tackles three of the most consequential injury categories seen in sports podiatry and sports medicine: tendinopathy, acute muscle strain, and tendon rupture. While not foot-specific by title, the paper is highly relevant to Achilles tendinopathy, calf muscle injury, plantarflexor weakness, and return-to-running decision-making. For podiatrists, this paper is valuable not because it offers new...

Introduction Custom foot orthoses are a mainstay in managing running-related injuries, foot pain, and lower limb musculoskeletal conditions. As digital workflows become more common in podiatry and sports medicine, a key practical question remains: Does scanning the foot directly actually lead to better outcomes than traditional foam-box casting? A 2025 randomised controlled trial by Barr et al. finally gives us high-quality data to answer this question. Here’s a critical breakdown of what the...