Biomechanics is the study of the mechanics of a living body, especially of the forces exerted by muscles and gravity on the skeletal structure. We often forget how the body aligns itself over the foot and the importance of correct alignment. The foot, which includes everything below the ankle, is a complicated but amazing engineering marvel. With an intricate biomechanical composition of 26 bones each, together they account for almost one-quarter the total number of bones in …
· by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports Tagged: biomechanics, bones of the feet, foot biomechanics, gait