Morphology-related foot function analysis: Implications for jumping and running

Peimin Yu; Liangliang Xiang; Minjun Liang; Qichang Mei; Julien S. Baker; Yaodong Gu

doi:10.3390/app9163236

Morphology-related foot function analysis: Implications for jumping and running

Peimin Yu, Liangliang Xiang, Minjun Liang, Qichang Mei, Julien S. Baker, Yaodong Gu^*

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Abstract

Barefoot and shod running has received increased attention in recent years, however, the influence of morphology-related foot function has not been explored. This study aimed to investigate morphology-related jumping and running biomechanical functions in habitually barefoot and shod males. A total of 90 barefoot males (Indians) and 130 shod males (Chinese), with significant forefoot and toe morphology differences, participated in a vertical jump and running test to enable the collection of kinematic and kinetic data. The difference of pressure distribution in the hallux and forefoot was shown while jumping and running. The unrestricted forefoot and toes of the barefoot group presented flexible movement and leverage functions to expand the forefoot loading area during performance of the two tasks. Findings related to morphology functions, especially in the forefoot and toe may provide useful information for footwear design.

Original language	English
Article number	3236
Journal	Applied Sciences (Switzerland)
Volume	9
Issue number	16
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3390/app9163236
Publication status	Published - 1 Aug 2019

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Process Chemistry and Technology
Computer Science Applications
Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes

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Barefoot
Biomechanics
Foot morphology
Jumping
Running
Toes function

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