The role of arch compression and metatarsophalangeal joint dynamics in modulating plantar fascia strain in running

Elastic energy returned from passive-elastic structures of the lower limb is fundamental in lowering the mechanical demand on muscles during running. The purpose of this study was to investigate the two length-modulating mechanisms of the plantar fascia, namely medial longitudinal arch compression a...

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Main Authors: McDonald, K., Stearne, Sarah, Alderson, J., North, I., Pires, N., Rubenson, J.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Public Library of Science 2016
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/56056