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Foot and Ankle: The Foundations of Gait
The foot and ankle form the literal foundation of human movement, yet they are one of the most complex areas of the body. Each foot contains 26 bones (about a quarter of all the bones in your body), connected by 33 joints and over 100 muscles, tendons, and...
The 5-Minute Gait Assessment Checklist Every Health Professional Needs
As a health professional, analyzing gait is a cornerstone of understanding your client’s movement patterns, identifying dysfunctions, and tailoring interventions. While a comprehensive gait analysis can take time, a quick 5-minu...
Walking and running are fundamental human movements that involve complex interactions between muscles, joints, and neural control mechanisms. Understanding these movements through the lens of the planes of motion can provide valuable insights into common gait compensations and how they affect overal...
The Calcaneus: A Closer Look at heel strike motion
I have used this text as my main source of referencing and pictures - Michaud, T.C., 2011. Human locomotion: the conservative management of gait-related disorders. Newton Biomechanics.
As the largest bone in the foot and the initial point o...
