Function of the triceps surae muscle group in low and high arched feet: An exploratory study
Authors: Branthwaite, H., Pandyan, A. and Chockalingam, N.
Journal: Foot
Volume: 22
Issue: 2
Pages: 56-59
eISSN: 1532-2963
ISSN: 0958-2592
DOI: 10.1016/j.foot.2011.11.004
Abstract:The Achilles tendon has been shown to be comprised of segmental components of tendon arising from the tricpes surae muscle group. Motion of the foot joints in low and high arched feet may induce a change in behaviour of the triceps surae muscle group due to altered strain on the tendon. Surface electromyogram of the medial and lateral gastrocnemius and the soleus muscle from 12 subjects (with 6 low arched and 6 high arched feet) (1:1) was recorded whilst walking at a self selected speed along a 10. m walkway. The results showed a high variability in muscle activity between groups with patterns emerging within groups. Soleus was more active in 50% of the low arch feet at forefoot loading and there was a crescendo of activity towards heel lift in 58% of all subjects. This observed variability between groups and foot types emphasises the need for further work on individual anatomical variation and foot function to help in the understanding and management of Achilles tendon pathologies and triceps surae dysfunction. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.
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Function of the triceps surae muscle group in low and high arched feet: an exploratory study.
Authors: Branthwaite, H., Pandyan, A. and Chockalingam, N.
Journal: Foot (Edinb)
Volume: 22
Issue: 2
Pages: 56-59
eISSN: 1532-2963
DOI: 10.1016/j.foot.2011.11.004
Abstract:The Achilles tendon has been shown to be comprised of segmental components of tendon arising from the tricpes surae muscle group. Motion of the foot joints in low and high arched feet may induce a change in behaviour of the triceps surae muscle group due to altered strain on the tendon. Surface electromyogram of the medial and lateral gastrocnemius and the soleus muscle from 12 subjects (with 6 low arched and 6 high arched feet) (1:1) was recorded whilst walking at a self selected speed along a 10m walkway. The results showed a high variability in muscle activity between groups with patterns emerging within groups. Soleus was more active in 50% of the low arch feet at forefoot loading and there was a crescendo of activity towards heel lift in 58% of all subjects. This observed variability between groups and foot types emphasises the need for further work on individual anatomical variation and foot function to help in the understanding and management of Achilles tendon pathologies and triceps surae dysfunction.
Source: PubMed
Function of the triceps surae muscle group in low and high arched feet: an exploratory study.
Authors: Branthwaite, H., Pandyan, A. and Chockalingam, N.
Journal: Foot (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Volume: 22
Issue: 2
Pages: 56-59
eISSN: 1532-2963
ISSN: 0958-2592
DOI: 10.1016/j.foot.2011.11.004
Abstract:The Achilles tendon has been shown to be comprised of segmental components of tendon arising from the tricpes surae muscle group. Motion of the foot joints in low and high arched feet may induce a change in behaviour of the triceps surae muscle group due to altered strain on the tendon. Surface electromyogram of the medial and lateral gastrocnemius and the soleus muscle from 12 subjects (with 6 low arched and 6 high arched feet) (1:1) was recorded whilst walking at a self selected speed along a 10m walkway. The results showed a high variability in muscle activity between groups with patterns emerging within groups. Soleus was more active in 50% of the low arch feet at forefoot loading and there was a crescendo of activity towards heel lift in 58% of all subjects. This observed variability between groups and foot types emphasises the need for further work on individual anatomical variation and foot function to help in the understanding and management of Achilles tendon pathologies and triceps surae dysfunction.
Source: Europe PubMed Central