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The Calcaneus -A Closer Look at Heel Strike Motion 🦶💪🧠 calcaneus foot function gait heel Apr 03, 2024

 The Calcaneus: A Closer Look at heel strike motion

I have used this text as my main source of referencing and pictures - Michaud, T.C., 2011. Human locomotion: the conservative management of gait-related disorders. Newton Biomechanics.

As the largest bone in the foot and the initial...

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Tracy Smith

Injury & Rehab Podiatrist - Primary, Secondary and Adult Educator

I am unique - I live and breathe natural foot function BUT the reality is we live in a world where we have to wear shoes, so I use bespoke insoles (not conventional orthotics) to mimic each individual's ideal foot function to engrain this movement in the CNS 🧠👣 💪.

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