Precision Gait Clinic

The First Ray: How the Foot Directs Propulsion Toward the Hallux

The First Ray: How the Foot Directs Propulsion Toward the Hallux Introduction: Directing Propulsion In the previous article, we followed the foot through the stance phase of walking in slow motion. As body weight moves over the foot, the arch deflects slightly under load. This increases tension within the plantar fascia and other connective tissues, […]

The Plantar Fascia: More Than Just Arch Support

Plantar heel pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems affecting the foot. It is frequently seen in runners, people who spend long periods standing at work, and individuals whose activity levels have changed recently. In many cases the symptoms appear gradually rather than following a single identifiable injury. Patients often describe discomfort beneath […]

How the Foot Stiffens for Walking and Running

The human foot performs a remarkable mechanical task during walking and running. When the foot first contacts the ground it must be flexible enough to absorb load and adapt to the surface beneath it. Yet only a fraction of a second later the same structure must become stiff enough to transmit force into the ground […]

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