Although fasciae have long interested clinicians in a multitude of different clinical and
paramedical disciplines, there have been few attempts to unite the ensuing diverse literature …

Plantar fasciitis is a musculoskeletal disorder primarily affecting the fascial enthesis.
Although poorly understood, the development of plantar fasciitis is thought to have a …

The human foot is characterized by a pronounced longitudinal arch (LA) that compresses
and recoils in response to external load during locomotion, allowing for storage and return of …

The longitudinal arch (LA) of the human foot compresses and recoils in response to being
cyclically loaded. This has typically been considered a passive process, however, it has …

Background Multiple intrinsic and extrinsic soft tissue structures that apply forces and
support the medial longitudinal arch have been implicated in pes planus. These structures …

The present review aims to provide a systematic overview on tensile transmission along
myofascial chains based on anatomical dissection studies and in vivo experiments …

BACKGROUND: The plantar fascia, which is one of the major arch-supporting structures of
the human foot, sustains high tensions during weight-bearing. A positive correlation …

The arch of the human foot is unique among hominins as it is compliant at ground contact
but sufficiently stiff to enable push-off. These behaviours are partly facilitated by the …

Recent research indicates that fascia is capable of changing its biomechanical properties.
Moreover, as it links the skeletal muscles, forming a body-wide network of multidirectional …

The rigidity of the human foot is often described as a feature of our evolution for upright
walking and is bolstered by a thick plantar aponeurosis that connects the heel to the toes …