In human gait analysis studies, the entire foot is typically modeled as a single rigid-body
segment; however, this neglects power generated/absorbed within the foot. Here we show …

Muscle–tendon units about the ankle joint generate a burst of positive power during the step-
to-step transition in human walking, termed ankle push-off, but there is no scientific …

Goal: The purpose of this study was: 1) to design and fabricate a biomechanically-assistive
garment which was sufficiently lightweight and low-profile to be worn underneath, or as …

Introduction: Weakness of foot muscles may contribute to a variety of loading-related
injuries. Supportive footwear may contribute to intrinsic foot muscle weakness by reducing …

It is challenging to differentiate the mechanical properties of synergist muscles in vivo. Shear
wave elastography can be used to quantify the shear modulus (ie an index of stiffness) of a …

Previous studies of human locomotion indicate that foot and ankle structures can interact in
complex ways. The structure of the foot defines the input and output lever arms that …

The foot has been considered both as an elastic mechanism that increases the efficiency of
locomotion by recycling energy, as well as an energy sink that helps stabilize movement by …

Purpose. Maintaining balance during static standing postures requires the coordination of
many neuromuscular mechanisms. The role of the intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscles in this …

Occupational exoskeletons and exosuits have been shown to reduce muscle demands and
fatigue for physical tasks relevant to a variety of industries (eg, logistics, construction …

The original windlass mechanism describes a one-to-one coupling between metatarsal joint
dorsiflexion and medial longitudinal arch rise. The description assumes a sufficiently stiff …