The arch of the human foot is unique among hominins as it is compliant at ground contact but sufficiently stiff to enable push-off. These behaviours are partly facilitated by the ligamentous plantar ...

Figure 1. The plantar fascia supports the foot using the same principle as a Spanish windlass mechanism. Dr. Cooper is Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedics and Director of Foot and ...

This summary examines the intricate relationship between plantar soft tissue properties and foot mechanics, emphasising the latest advances in experimental, numerical, and additive manufacturing ...

You get out of bed in the morning or stand up after a long stretch of focusing at your desk. When your foot hits the floor, a sharp sensation shoots up the bottom of your heel, almost as if you’ve ...