These words of the old master of ortho­ paedics, Georg Hohmann, from his book "Fuss und Bein" are still applicable today. Thirty years later, the biomechanics of the foot have still not been completely explained, and there are many questions yet unanswered. The many, more or less articulated connec­ tions of the foot allow a variety of changes which make it difficult to understand the move­ men...

The foot is a complex anatomical and biomechanical structure. It functions to allow stable stance, ambulation and the effective transfer of force through the lower limb. A thorough understanding of how the foot and ankle achieve this is essential for planning surgery and avoiding the consequences of nerve injury, poor wound healing and disrupted function. This review looks at the current unders...

Background To avoid abnormal foot local loading while maintaining a physiological foot biomechanics does represent a challenge in the management of Diabetic foot and a valuable instrument to counter the onset of the ulceration process. The authors hypothesized that silicone socks may help in keeping dynamic peak pressures below risky values. The study describes the methodology the authors used ...

Good kicking technique is an important aspect of a soccer player. Therefore, understanding the biomechanics of soccer kicking is particularly important for guiding and monitoring the training process. The purpose of this review was to examine latest research findings on biomechanics of soccer kick performance and identify weaknesses of present research which deserve further attention in the fut...

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BACKGROUND Long-term patients with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy show altered foot biomechanics and abnormal foot loading. This study aimed at assessing muscle performance and ankle mobility in such patients under controlled conditions. METHODS Forty six long-term diabetes patients with (DN) and without (D) peripheral neuropathy, and 21 controls (C) were examined. Lower leg muscle perfor...

Equipment used in sports is of great importance, especially when the equipment is in direct contact with the athlete or is important for safety. In the sport kitesurfing environmental factors and the equipment design are crucial for the comfort and safety. The participants' choice and opinion of equipment can show which factors are considered most important for the performance and to reduce ris...