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Arch Support Function

Arch Support Function is a biomechanical construct that refers to the intrinsic capacity of the intrinsic foot muscles to stabilize and maintain the medial longitudinal arch of the foot during weight-bearing activities by actively resisting excessive flattening or deformation.

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2017–2026

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The Role of Muscles in Arch Support of the Foot

John V. Basmajian, GEORGE STECKO · Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery · 1963 · 313 citations

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The effects of short foot exercises and arch support insoles on improvement in the medial longitudinal arch and dynamic balance of flexible flatfoot patients

Eun-Kyung Kim, Jin Seop Kim · Journal of Physical Therapy Science · 2016 · 146 citations · Full text

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Effect of Partial Versus Complete Plantar Fasciotomy on the Windlass Mechanism

David B. Thordarson, Pradeep Kumar, Edward Ebramzadeh · Foot & Ankle International · 1997 · 88 citations

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Addition of an arch support improves the biomechanical effect of a laterally wedged insole

Kohei Nakajima, Wataru Kakihana, Takumi Nakagawa et al. · Gait & Posture · 2008 · 76 citations

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Arch support use for improving balance and reducing pain in older adults

Debbie Mulford, Helen M. Taggart, Anita Nivens et al. · Applied Nursing Research · 2008 · 56 citations

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Authors

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  1. EK
    Eun-Kyung Kim

    Seonam University, South Korea

    1 publications · 146 citations

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  2. EE
    Edward Ebramzadeh

    Orthopaedic Hospital, United States

    1 publications · 88 citations

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  3. GS
    GEORGE STECKO

    Queen's University, Canada

    1 publications · 313 citations

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  4. DK
    Dan Kelaher

    North Carolina State University, United States

    1 publications · 24 citations

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  5. GF
    Gusztáv Fekete

    Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary

    1 publications · 15 citations

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Institutions

44

  1. National Taiwan University

    Taipei, Taiwan

    1 h-index

    3 publications

    75 citations

  2. National Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities

    Saitama, Japan

    1 h-index

    2 publications

    152 citations

  3. Shandong University

    Jinan, China

    1 h-index

    2 publications

    32 citations

  4. University of the West of Scotland

    Paisley, United Kingdom

    1 h-index

    1 publications

    15 citations

  5. Sichuan University

    Chengdu, China

    1 h-index

    4 publications

    80 citations

  6. Orthopaedic Hospital

    Los Angeles, United States

    1 h-index

    1 publications

    88 citations

  7. Armstrong Atlantic State University

    Savannah, United States

    1 h-index

    4 publications

    224 citations

  8. North Carolina State University

    Raleigh, United States

    1 h-index

    3 publications

    72 citations

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Venues

  1. Gait & Posture

    2 publications · 96 citations

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  2. Foot & Ankle International

    FAI · 2 publications · 116 citations

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  3. Scientific Reports

    1 publications · 20 citations

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  4. Medical Science Monitor

    1 publications · 34 citations

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  5. Applied Ergonomics

    1 publications · 24 citations

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