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Mechanics and Energetics of Human Feet: A Contemporary Perspective for Understanding Mobility Impairments in Older Adults
- Kota Z. Takahashi,
- Rebecca L. Krupenevich,
- Amy L. Lenz,
- Luke A. Kelly,
- Michael J. Rainbow and
- Jason R. Franz
Much of our current understanding of age-related declines in mobility has been aided by decades of investigations on the role of muscle–tendon units spanning major lower extremity joints (e.g., hip, knee and ankle) for powering locomotion. Yet,...

