2000 07 - 6 articles
1 July 2000
The purpose of this study was to describe the velocity of the center of pressure during walking in a sample of young, healthy individuals. The velocity of the center of pressure was recorded in 60 subjects while they walked barefoot over a floor-moun...
1 July 2000
Many reports have been published on the value of foot orthoses in treating a variety of biomechanical problems. This article reports on the application of rules developed in the 1980s to assess the scientific rigor, and hence the clinical applicabili...
1 July 2000
The term "normal foot" has many different interpretations. This article reviews some of the ways in which the word "normal" has been used historically to describe the foot. Also discussed are the problems of attempting to determine what should consti...
1 July 2000
Vertical plantar forces are known to be a major precipitating factor in the development of foot pathology. It is also postulated that shear forces are important in the pathogenesis of foot ulcers in patients with diabetes mellitus. Various materials...
1 July 2000
The authors review the biomechanics of cycling and discuss the ideal cyclist's morphology. Examination of the cyclist when resting and when cycling is described. A variety of overuse injuries commonly sustained by cyclists are reviewed, and strategie...
1 July 2000
Theory has an important and intimate relationship to clinical practice and research[...]
