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 …

Adaptive explanations for modern human foot anatomy have long fascinated evolutionary
biologists because of the dramatic differences between our feet and those of our closest …

Human feet have evolved to facilitate bipedal locomotion, losing an opposable digit that
grasped branches in favor of a longitudinal arch (LA) that stiffens the foot and aids bipedal …

The longitudinal arch (LA) of the human foot compresses and recoils in response to being
cyclically loaded. This has typically been considered a passive process, however, it has …

Background No reliable evidence has confirmed whether plantar intrinsic foot muscle
strengthening exercises improve static and dynamic foot kinematics in individuals with pes …

The foot absorbs shocks with its arches, muscles, ligaments and joints, and bodyweight
transmission and it pushes the body forward during all movement patterns. Pes planus is …

The longitudinal arch (LA) helps stiffen the foot during walking, but many people in
developed countries suffer from flat foot, a condition characterized by reduced LA stiffness …

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 …

Background This prospective study explored the effects of endurance running (ER) in
minimal versus standard running shoes on the foot's superficial layer intrinsic muscles and …

The function of the human foot is described dichotomously as a compliant structure during
mid-stance and a stiff lever during push-off. The arch-spring and the windlass mechanisms …