Discussion With any statistical model there is bound to be a wide variety of shape variation.
As scientists and engineers, we can characterize anatomical shape variations in subsets of …

Objective The objectives of this study were to:(i) review and provide a narrative synthesis of
three-dimensional (3D) foot surface scanning methodological and statistical analysis …

Different tools for the assessment of posture exist, from the simplest and cheap plumb line to
complex, expensive, 3D-marker-based systems. The aim of this study is to present digital …

Arch structure and arch function play an important role in maintaining balance, bearing body
weight, and absorbing ground reaction forces. However, arch structure and arch function are …

Background Sex-related differences of plantar pressure distribution during activities should
be thoroughly inspected as it can help establish treatment and prevention strategies for foot …

ABSTRACT A large proportion of netball players suffer foot-related problems and pain and
are dissatisfied with current netball-specific footwear. To improve the fit and functionality of …

The human foot plays an important role in supporting body weight, maintaining postural
balance, and absorbing ground reaction forces. Although many studies have indicated that a …

The medial longitudinal arch height of the foot is linked to individual characteristics such as
sex and body mass index, and these characteristics have been shown to be associated with …

Background and Aims One of the most important structural abnormalities in the foot is the
decrease in the height of the medial longitudinal arch when bearing body weight, which …

The purpose of this study was to investigate if measurements of foot morphology in sitting
and standing positions can predict foot muscle strength. Twenty-six healthy male adults …