Biomechanics of Foot
Biomechanics is a term to describe movement of the body. The ankle joint by itself permits two movements:
Plantar flexion
Pointing the foot downward. This movement is normally accompanied by inversion of the foot.
Dorsiflexion
Raising the foot upward. This movement is normally accompanied by eversion of the foot.
The foot (excluding the toes) also permits two movements:
Inversion
Turning the sole of the foot inward.
Eversion
Turning the sole of the foot outward
The toes allow four different movements:
Plantar flexion
Bending the toes towards the sole of the foot
Dorsiflexion
Bending the toes towards the top of the foot
Abduction
Spreading the toes apart. This movement normally accompanies plantar dorsiflexion.
Adduction
Bringing the toes together. This movement normally accompanies plantar flexion.
Related Topics:
- Ankle Arthroscopy
- Achilles Tendon Repair
- Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
- Ankle Instability Surgery
- Ankle Fusion
- Minimally Invasive Foot Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery
- Ankle Joint Replacement
- Treatment of Foot and Ankle Sports Injuries
- Custom Inserts
- Foot & Ankle Deformity Correction
- Biomechanics of Foot
- Orthotics
