Finite element modeling mesh quality, energy balance and validation methods: A review with recommendations associated with the modeling of bone tissue
The use of finite element models as research tools in biomechanics and orthopedics has
grown exponentially over the last 20 years. However, the attention to mesh quality, model …
grown exponentially over the last 20 years. However, the attention to mesh quality, model …
Biomechanics of oral mucosa
The prevalence of prosthodontic treatment has been well recognized, and the need is
continuously increasing with the ageing population. While the oral mucosa plays a critical …
continuously increasing with the ageing population. While the oral mucosa plays a critical …
Effect of Achilles tendon loading on plantar fascia tension in the standing foot
JTM Cheung, M Zhang, KN An - Clinical Biomechanics, 2006 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: The plantar fascia, which is one of the major arch-supporting structures of
the human foot, sustains high tensions during weight-bearing. A positive correlation …
the human foot, sustains high tensions during weight-bearing. A positive correlation …
The effects of habitual footwear use: foot shape and function in native barefoot walkers
The human foot was anatomically modern long before footwear was invented, and is
adapted to barefoot walking on natural substrates. Understanding the biomechanics of …
adapted to barefoot walking on natural substrates. Understanding the biomechanics of …
Comparison of hexahedral and tetrahedral elements in finite element analysis of the foot and footwear
SC Tadepalli, A Erdemir, PR Cavanagh - Journal of biomechanics, 2011 - Elsevier
Finite element analysis has been widely used in the field of foot and footwear biomechanics
to determine plantar pressures as well as stresses and strains within soft tissue and footwear …
to determine plantar pressures as well as stresses and strains within soft tissue and footwear …
Personal navigation via high-resolution gait-corrected inertial measurement units
In this paper, a personal micronavigation system that uses high-resolution gait-corrected
inertial measurement units is presented. The goal of this paper is to develop a navigation …
inertial measurement units is presented. The goal of this paper is to develop a navigation …
Parametric design of pressure-relieving foot orthosis using statistics-based finite element method
JTM Cheung, M Zhang - Medical engineering & physics, 2008 - Elsevier
Custom-molded foot orthoses are frequently prescribed in routine clinical practice to prevent
or treat plantar ulcers in diabetes by reducing the peak plantar pressure. However, the …
or treat plantar ulcers in diabetes by reducing the peak plantar pressure. However, the …
Development of a finite element model of female foot for high-heeled shoe design
BACKGROUND: Wearing high-heeled shoes may produce deleterious effects on the
musculoskeletal system while elevation of the shoe heel with arch insole insert is used as a …
musculoskeletal system while elevation of the shoe heel with arch insole insert is used as a …
Effects of internal stress concentrations in plantar soft-tissue—a preliminary three-dimensional finite element analysis
It has been hypothesized that diabetic foot ulceration might be internally initiated. This study
established a three-dimensional and nonlinear finite element model of a human foot …
established a three-dimensional and nonlinear finite element model of a human foot …
Subject-specific finite element modelling of the human foot complex during walking: sensitivity analysis of material properties, boundary and loading conditions
The objective of this study was to develop and validate a subject-specific framework for
modelling the human foot. This was achieved by integrating medical image-based finite …
modelling the human foot. This was achieved by integrating medical image-based finite …