Instrumented 3D gait analysis has emerged as a valuable ... characterized by plantar flexion (toes pointing down) and inversion (foot turning inward), often due to muscle spasticity.

Comparing the congruency effect in neural responses between the upright and inverted conditions allowed us ... of two steps or two impulses generated by each foot striking the ground within one gait ...

Obese individuals exhibited flatter feet, reduced inversion-eversion range of motion ... Being overweight can also cause your posture and gait to change, which can affect your arches and tendons in ...

The walking ability of participants relative to real life activity was determined by gait speed ... separately for the inversion and plantar flexion movement directions. During the test, participants ...

Multi-segment foot kinematics and gait analysis are essential areas of research that focus on understanding how different parts of the foot move during walking and other activities. This research ...

Researchers have developed proof-of-concept technology that allows people to do common smartphone tasks – listen to music, ...

If you struggle to find sneakers that fit well without suffocating your toes or affecting your gait, it’s time to consider the best walking shoes for wide feet. Shoemakers define wide feet as a ...

Vertical dancers -- those who dance high in the air many feet off the ground -- may not be able to spin a web or effortlessly ...

Exercises that improve range of motion are one example of gait training. ROM gait training exercises include: Ankle pumps: Sit or lie down and flex your feet, as if you're trying to bring your toes ...

If you have flat feet, also known as fallen or collapsed arches, you’re far from alone. “The majority of the population ...