Foot Anatomy

Do we Know How the Foot Really Moves During Gait?

It’s no secret that this is one of my favourite papers of all time and if students ever ask me what “biomechanics papers” they should read this is top of the list. To further spread/translate th...

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Plantar Calcaneal (Heel) Spurs

Heel pain is an incredibly common condition and there are very few Podiatrists who won’t see it on a daily basis in their clinics. There are numerous different causes of heel pain, (not all mechanic...

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The Transverse Metatarsal Arch

It is often stated that the human foot has 3 arches; two longitudinal arches and the transverse arch (sometimes also referred to as the metatarsal arch).1 Whereas the presence of longitudinal arches a...

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