Three-dimensional movement of the foot during the stance phase of walking

This study presents research on typical movement of the rearfoot during wal king. The data demonstrate the global nature of foot pronation and supinati on during gait. Study participants (N = 153) walked along a walkway while t he angular displacement of the calcaneus, navicular, and first metatarsal r elative to the tibia was measured; three-dimensional movement patterns for all three bones were very similar. This study provides additional informati on on how the foot functions during walking. This information should help t o define and refine clinical management strategies for treating foot dysfun ction.