Foot Biomechanics and Relation to the Gait Cycle

JOURNAL TITLE: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery (Asia Pacific)

Author
1. Puneeth K Gowda
2. Monica Chabbra
3. Prasoon Kumar
ISSN
2348-280X
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10040-1093
Volume
5
Issue
2
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
5
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Orthopaedics, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
    1. Department of Orthopedics, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
    1. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
  • Article keywords
    Ankle joint, Pelvis, Subtalar joint, Transverse tarsal joint, Windlass effect

    Abstract

    The foot and ankle are fundamental to all upright locomotion performed by the human, accommodating itself to the external environment and providing a harmonious relationship between body and the external environment by propagation. The evaluation of the mechanical behavior of different structural foot elements can be used to understand the foot behavior during different phases of the gait cycle. Understanding the foot biomechanics during gait helps in the design of the orthotics and prosthetics. These data are essential for identifying abnormal patterns and characterizing impairments, disabilities, and handicaps. In this article, we will explain the basic biomechanics of the foot during the normal gait cycle.

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