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FORCES UNDER THE FOOT

FORCES UNDER THE FOOT

Authors :
J. R. R. Stott
William C. Hutton
Ian A. F. Stokes
Source :
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British volume. :335-344
Publication Year :
1973
Publisher :
British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery, 1973.

Abstract

1. A method is described for measurement of the vertical load carried by different areas of the foot while walking barefoot. The results of tests on fourteen subjects, seven with some foot abnormality, are reported. 2. The results show that the load carried by the normal midfoot is low. Measurements in this area could be useful in the quantitative assessment of some foot abnormalities. 3. Considerable variation between individuals is seen in the distribution of vertical load across the forefoot. The metatarsal bones do not necessarily carry loads in proportion to their size.

Details

ISSN :
20445377 and 0301620X
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British volume
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........d6c414ae2c6f7e065668daf2b56e2732
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620x.55b2.335