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Get Professional Care for a Broken Foot or Ankle
Constant care and regular evaluation are important for a foot or ankle fracture. If left untreated, foot or ankle fractures can worsen over time and create more serious problems.
Don't wait to be examined if you believe you've experienced a foot or ankle fracture.
How the Feet Move from Heel to Toe
The biomechanics of the feet are essential for understanding how people walk and move. As you take a step, the movement starts at the heel, where the foot first makes contact with the ground. The body’s weight then shifts forward, allowing the arch of the foot to absorb the impact. The Achilles tendon, one of the strongest tendons in the body, plays a key role as it connects the calf muscles to the heel bone, facilitating the push-off during walking. The foot consists of 26 bones, including the tarsal bones, metatarsals, and phalanges, which work together to provide support, stability, and flexibility. As the foot moves from heel to toe, the toes help propel the body forward. The tendons and ligaments, such as the plantar fascia, also help maintain the arch and distribute pressure evenly, ensuring efficient movement while walking or running. If you are experiencing foot or ankle pain, it may be due to improper biomechanics of the feet and it is suggested that you contact a chiropodist who can treat various foot conditions.
The biomechanics of your feet play an important role in your foot health. To learn more, please consult with Cynthia Chan, B.Sc., D.Ch from Healthy Advantage Foot & Orthotic Clinic. Our practitioner can help you maintain the health of your lower limbs and your mobility.
Foot biomechanics refers to the study of the structure, function, and motion of the feet. The feet and ankles are a complex system consisting of many bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons that work together to move your feet. Understanding the unique biomechanics of your own feet can help you and your chiropodist make informed decisions about your foot health care. This includes decisions about the best preventive measures to avoid foot pain, the best treatment options for various foot problems, and finding the best shoes for your feet.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office located in . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.