Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9350418 | Clinical Biomechanics | 2005 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Interpretation. Thickening of plantar fascia and Achilles tendon in diabetics, more evident in the presence of neuropathy, concurs to develop a rigid foot, which poorly absorbs shock during landing (performs the physiological impact force absorption during landing). More generally, an overall alteration of the foot-ankle complex motion likely occurs throughout the whole gait cycle, which partly explains the abnormal loading under the forefoot.
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Authors
C. Giacomozzi, E. D'Ambrogi, L. Uccioli, V. Macellari,