Open AccessA finite element foot model for simulating muscle imbalances
Author(s) -
Ledoux William R,
Dengler Evan DW,
Fassbind Michael J
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
journal of foot and ankle research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.763
H-Index - 39
ISSN - 1757-1146
DOI - 10.1186/1757-1146-1-s1-o45
Subject(s) - hyperelastic material , cadaveric spasm , medicine , plantar fascia , finite element method , fascia , foot (prosody) , biomechanics , anatomy , orthodontics , structural engineering , plantar fasciitis , heel , engineering , linguistics , philosophy
To overcome the expense and limitations of cadaveric testing, we developed a finite element (FE) foot model. Previous foot models have included hyperelastic materials, plantar fascia, and extrinsic muscle forces [1]. We also included the plantar fat pad and both distal and proximal cartilage in our model. We validated the model by comparing plantar pressures and joint angles to literature sources and cadaveric testing data.