A dynamic foot model for predictive simulations of human gait reveals causal relations between foot structure and whole-body mechanics
by Lars D’Hondt, Friedl De Groote, Maarten Afschrift
The unique structure of the human foot is seen as a crucial adaptation for bipedalism. The foot’s arched shape enables stiffening the foot to withstand high loads when pushing off, without compromising foot flexibility. Experimental studies demonstrated that manipulating foot stiffness has considerable effects on gait. In clinical practice, altered foot structure is associated with pathological gait. Yet, experimentally manipulating individual... Читать дальше...