“Plantar flexors power the push-off aspect of the gait cycle,” she says. Additionally, “the support of the arch is necessary for proper foot function to transfer forces while running.” How to Tell ...

“Plantar flexors power the push-off aspect of the gait cycle,” she says. Additionally, “the support of the arch is necessary for proper foot function to transfer forces while running.

Introduction Plantar-flexor power below 50 Nm has been shown to be predictive of Achilles tendinopathy in army recruits [Mahieu, 2006]. It appears that muscle weakness may expose the tendon to greater ...