Complexities of Foot Architecture as a Base of Support

Charles L. Saltzman, Deborah A. Nawoczenski

The human foot is a unique structure in the animal kingdom, as it is capable of supporting sustained bipedal gait. The foot facilitates upright walking in several ways: 1) load bearing, 2) leverage, 3) shock absorption, 4) balance, and 5) protection. In this article, we discuss the specialized architecture that enables the foot to accomplish these functions.

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 1995:21(6):354-360.

Key Words: foot, structure, function

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