Neuromechanical adaptations of foot function to changes in surface stiffness during hopping
Jonathon Birch, Luke A. Kelly, Andrew G. Cresswell, Sharon Dixon, Dominic J. Farris
Abstract
When seeking to understand how humans adapt their movement to changes in substrate, the role of the human foot has been neglected. Using multi-segment foot modeling, we highlight the importance of adaptable foot mechanics in adjusting to surfaces of different compliance. We also show, via electromyography, that the adaptations are under active muscular control.
Topics & Concepts
ElectromyographyFoot (prosody)Physical medicine and rehabilitationBiomechanicsCompliance (psychology)Motor controlStiffnessMovement controlAnatomyMaterials scienceMedicinePsychologyNeuroscienceSocial psychologyComposite materialLinguisticsPhilosophyLower Extremity Biomechanics and PathologiesMuscle activation and electromyography studiesSports Performance and Training