Chasing footprints in time–reframing our understanding of human foot function in the context of current evidence and emerging insights
In this narrative review we evaluate foundational biomechanical theories of human foot
function in light of new data acquired with technology that was not available to early …
function in light of new data acquired with technology that was not available to early …
Effect of intrinsic foot muscles training on foot function and dynamic postural balance: A systematic review and meta-analysis
This systematic review aimed to analyse the effects of intrinsic foot muscle (IFM) training on
foot function and dynamic postural balance. Keywords related to IFM training were used to …
foot function and dynamic postural balance. Keywords related to IFM training were used to …
Foot stiffening during the push-off phase of human walking is linked to active muscle contraction, and not the windlass mechanism
The rigidity of the human foot is often described as a feature of our evolution for upright
walking and is bolstered by a thick plantar aponeurosis that connects the heel to the toes …
walking and is bolstered by a thick plantar aponeurosis that connects the heel to the toes …
Foot core training to prevent running-related injuries: a survival analysis of a single-blind, randomized controlled trial
Background: Running-related injuries (RRIs) are a pervasive menace that can interrupt or
end the participation of recreational runners in this healthy physical activity. To date, no …
end the participation of recreational runners in this healthy physical activity. To date, no …
Human foot form and function: variable and versatile, yet sufficiently related to predict function from form
RW Schuster, AG Cresswell… - Proceedings of the …, 2024 - royalsocietypublishing.org
The human foot is a complex structure that plays an important role in our capacity for upright
locomotion. Comparisons of our feet with those of our closest extinct and extant relatives …
locomotion. Comparisons of our feet with those of our closest extinct and extant relatives …
Effects of a foot strengthening program on foot muscle morphology and running mechanics: a proof-of-concept, single-blind randomized controlled trial
Objectives To investigate the effects of a foot training program on muscle morphology and
strength as well as running biomechanics in healthy recreational runners. Design Proof-of …
strength as well as running biomechanics in healthy recreational runners. Design Proof-of …
[HTML][HTML] Examining the intrinsic foot muscles' capacity to modulate plantar flexor gearing and ankle joint contributions to propulsion in vertical jumping
Background During human locomotion, a sufficiently stiff foot allows the ankle plantar flexors
to generate large propulsive powers. Increasing foot stiffness (eg, via a carbon plate) …
to generate large propulsive powers. Increasing foot stiffness (eg, via a carbon plate) …
Does increased midsole bending stiffness of sport shoes redistribute lower limb joint work during running?
Objectives To investigate if lower limb joint work is redistributed when running in a shoe with
increased midsole bending stiffness compared to a control shoe. Design Within-subject with …
increased midsole bending stiffness compared to a control shoe. Design Within-subject with …
Stepping back to minimal footwear: applications across the lifespan
Minimal footwear has existed for tens of thousands of years and was originally designed to
protect the sole of the foot. Over the past 50 yr, most footwear has become increasingly more …
protect the sole of the foot. Over the past 50 yr, most footwear has become increasingly more …
The energetic function of the human foot and its muscles during accelerations and decelerations
RE Smith, GA Lichtwark… - Journal of Experimental …, 2021 - journals.biologists.com
The human foot is known to aid propulsion by storing and returning elastic energy during
steady-state locomotion. While its function during other tasks is less clear, recent evidence …
steady-state locomotion. While its function during other tasks is less clear, recent evidence …