Kinesiology 2236A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Achilles Tendon, Toe, Flat Feet
4 Jan 2021
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Kinesiology 2236b lecture 14: foot and ankle problems 1. 0. The plantar aponeurosis consists of 3 bands. When the toes are extended, the plantar fascia/arch is functionally shortened as it wraps around each mt head. Plantar fascia functions like a muscle i. e. it has dynamic function. It is responsible for transferring the weight from the medial to the lateral side of the foot during the gait cycle as well as the arch support/dynamic shock absorption. 1 in 10 will report medial heel pain. Usually pain is at the medial plantar tubercle of calcaneus (occasionally in the mid portion) Slow onset changes in structure with no inflammatory mediators present. Hallmark sign is pain during first steps in the am or after prolonged sitting. Pain lessens during ordinary activity but increases as activity intensifies. With more active people it may be more changes in training (fitt) than over pronation. Bmi in less active or recently active people.
