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Dynamic foot biomechanics
1Department of Physical Therapy, University of Maryland at Baltimore 21201-1082, USA.
Summary
Understanding normal foot function during movement is crucial for clinicians treating patients with foot problems. This summary reviews current biomechanical research on walking and running to aid treatment strategies.
Area of Science:
- Biomechanics
- Orthopedics
- Kinesiology
Background:
- Clinicians require a baseline understanding of normal foot function for patient assessment and treatment.
- Symptomatic feet are common, necessitating clear benchmarks for dynamic foot function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize quantitative data and research on the dynamic function of the human foot during movement.
- To provide functional descriptions of walking and running biomechanics.
Main Methods:
- Review of current biomechanical studies focusing on foot kinematics and kinetics.
- Integration of classical gait descriptions with quantitative findings.
Main Results:
- Detailed kinematic and kinetic characteristics during walking are presented.
- Foot motion during running is analyzed, highlighting specific biomechanical parameters.
Conclusions:
- While extensive databases for foot biomechanics are still developing, advances in quantitative methods offer greater insight.
- Increased use of quantitative techniques by clinicians will enhance understanding of dynamic foot function.