Evaluating different footprint parameters as a predictor of arch height

Tzyy Yuang Shiang; Shin Hwa Lee; Shwn Jen Lee; Woei Chyn Chu

doi:10.1109/51.731323

Evaluating different footprint parameters as a predictor of arch height

Tzyy Yuang Shiang, Shin Hwa Lee, Shwn Jen Lee, Woei Chyn Chu^*

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Abstract

The functional mechanics of the human foot are greatly influenced by the structure of the foot, especially the height of the medial longitudinal arch. To predict the height of the arch, eight footprint parameters were evaluated. These parameters are arch length index, Staheli index, Chippaux-Smirak index, arch angle, footprint index, truncated arch index, arch index, and modified arch index. These variables provide an easily accessible and valid approach in classifying foot arch type to help people with abnormal foot structure prevent injury and to help athletes enhance their performance.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	62-66
Number of pages	5
Journal	IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine
Volume	17
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/51.731323
Publication status	Published - 1998 Nov
Externally published	Yes

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