Biomechanics of Walking in Individuals with Flat Feet

Flexible flat foot is defined as a disorder which is associated with reduced medial longitudinal arch height and increased hindfoot eversion during weight bearing. In this book chapter 1 outlines Basic Terminology. Also Chapter 2 outlines overview of the walking biomechanics in individuals with flat foot compared to healthy ones. This chapter focuses on kinematics kinetics and muscle activity during walking in individuals with flat foot compared to healthy ones. Furthermore Chapter 3 outlines Overview of the effects of foot orthoses on walking biomechanics. Moreover Chapter 4 outlines the effect of different shoes on biomechanical characteristics of individuals with excessive pronation during different tasks such as walking and running.