Foot biomechanics. Stephan F.E. Praet, MD PhD

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1 MOVEFIT Foot biomechanics from an evolutionary perspective Stephan F.E. Praet, MD PhD Sports & exercise physician MoveFIT-Sports Medicine Dept. Rehabilitation Medicine Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands

2 Overview and Acknowledgements Evolution of the Foot in a Split Second Foot biomechanics and pedobarography Effect of Habitual Shoe use on Foot function

3 Overview and Acknowledgements Evolution of the Foot in a Split Second Foot biomechanics and pedobarography Effect of Habitual Shoe use on Foot function Dr Kristiaan D'Août Department of Musculoskeletal Biology Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease University of Liverpool

4 The complexity of the human foot Why this complexity? Why is the foot not a simple hinged plate? Some complexity can be functionally understood: adaptation to substrate is needed (flexible foot) efficient push-off is also needed (rigid foot) balance

5 The complexity of the human foot The human foot is a very complex structure: 26 bones (+ sesamoids) numerous ligaments numerous intrinsic muscles numerous extrinsic muscles Why this complexity? Why is the foot not a simple hinged plate? Some complexity can be functionally understood: adaptation to substrate is needed (flexible foot) efficient push-off is also needed (rigid foot) balance

6 The complexity of the human foot The human foot is a very complex structure: 26 bones (+ sesamoids) numerous ligaments numerous intrinsic muscles numerous extrinsic muscles Why this complexity? Why is the foot not a simple hinged plate? Some complexity can be functionally understood: adaptation to substrate is needed (flexible foot) efficient push-off is also needed (rigid foot) balance Are all these elements really essential in fulfilling these tasks? Isn t the foot a highly redundant structure?

7 Complexity of the Foot In order to understand foot anatomy, we have to account for two aspects: 1. Function: foot anatomy reflects functional requirements BUT! The foot has not been «engineered» de novo 2. Evolution: foot anatomy reflects its historical background and may show vestigeal remains 1. A structure (in the broad sense) can change (over generations) if there is an adaptive benefit. If there is a cost, or if there is no benefit, they are unlikely to change. Courtesy of dr. K. Août, University of Liverpool

8 Complexity of the Foot In order to understand foot anatomy, we have to account for two aspects: 1. Function: foot anatomy reflects functional requirements BUT! The foot has not been «engineered» de novo 2. Evolution: foot anatomy reflects its historical background and may show vestigeal remains 1. A structure (in the broad sense) can change (over generations) if there is an adaptive benefit. If there is a cost, or if there is no benefit, they are unlikely to change. Genetic variation Design variation Performance variation Fitness variation Courtesy of dr. K. Août, University of Liverpool

9 Complexity of the Foot In order to understand foot anatomy, we have to account for two aspects: 1. Function: foot anatomy reflects functional requirements BUT! The foot has not been «engineered» de novo 2. Evolution: foot anatomy reflects its historical background and may show vestigeal remains 1. A structure (in the broad sense) can change (over generations) if there is an adaptive benefit. If there is a cost, or if there is no benefit, they are unlikely to change. Genetic variation Design variation Performance variation Fitness variation 2. Changes may lead to unwanted side effects (pleiotropic effects). Courtesy of dr. K. Août, University of Liverpool

10 «early» feet Primitive amphibians Eustenopteron shape fin-like rayed Tarsus Ichtyostega (363 MYA) 5-rayed wading crawling ecological function terrestrial locomotion locomotion manipulation Courtesy of dr. K. Août, University of Liverpool

11 «early» feet Primitive amphibians Eustenopteron shape fin-like rayed Tarsus Ichtyostega (363 MYA) 5-rayed wading crawling ecological function terrestrial locomotion locomotion manipulation Courtesy of dr. K. Août, University of Liverpool

12 Primate feet Courtesy of dr. K. Août, University of Antwerp Plesiadapis - ancestral primate arboreal lifestyle - claws

13 Primate feet Courtesy of dr. K. Août, University of Antwerp Proconsul ancestor of the apes approx. 20 MYA nails instead of claws grasping foot

14 Anthropoid relationships African apes (Homininae) Great Apes (Hominidae) Hominoidea Courtesy of dr. K. Août, University of Liverpool

15 Anthropoid relationships Gibbons (Hylobatidae) African apes (Homininae) Great Apes (Hominidae) Hominoidea Courtesy of dr. K. Août, University of Liverpool

16 Anthropoid relationships Gibbons (Hylobatidae) Orang-utans (Ponginae) African apes (Homininae) Great Apes (Hominidae) Hominoidea Courtesy of dr. K. Août, University of Liverpool

17 Anthropoid relationships Gibbons (Hylobatidae) Orang-utans (Ponginae) Gorilla African apes (Homininae) Great Apes (Hominidae) Hominoidea Courtesy of dr. K. Août, University of Liverpool

18 Anthropoid relationships Gibbons (Hylobatidae) Orang-utans (Ponginae) Gorilla Chimpanzee Bonobo African apes (Homininae) Great Apes (Hominidae) Hominoidea Courtesy of dr. K. Août, University of Liverpool

19 Anthropoid relationships Gibbons (Hylobatidae) Orang-utans (Ponginae) Gorilla Chimpanzee Bonobo Hominini African apes (Homininae) Great Apes (Hominidae) Hominoidea Courtesy of dr. K. Août, University of Liverpool

20 Anthropoid relationships Gibbons (Hylobatidae) Orang-utans (Ponginae) Gorilla Chimpanzee Bonobo Hominini African apes (Homininae) 6-7 MYA Great Apes (Hominidae) Hominoidea Courtesy of dr. K. Août, University of Liverpool

21 The human lineage (hominins) - bipedalism Courtesy of dr. K. Août, University of Liverpool

22 The human lineage - documented foot bones Anatomically modern feet (exc. details) Courtesy of dr. K. Août, University of Liverpool

23 The human lineage - documented foot bones Anatomically modern feet (exc. details) Courtesy of dr. K. Août, University of Liverpool

24 Early hominin feet to the modern human foot So far the known fossils. Is it a mess? Not really, there are general patterns! All related to bipedalism! (and the same selective pressures) - and to running? What are these patterns/features? Ankle morphology Hallux as propulsive structure (adducted & robust) Toes that can dorsiflex Elaborate foot arch support Disappearance of mid-tarsal break Big calcaneal tuberosity Change in proportions (short toes) Courtesy of dr. K. Août, University of Liverpool

25 Morton s view on the Human Foot

26 Morton s view on the Human Foot

27 Morton s view on the Human Foot

28 Insights from Modern Apes Bonobo: upright tree climbing Bonobo: upright tree walking Bonobo: upright terrestial walking Macaque: Acute upright terrestial walking (After narcosis?????)

29 Insights from Modern Apes Bonobo: upright tree climbing Bonobo: upright tree walking Bonobo: upright terrestial walking Macaque: Acute upright terrestial walking (After narcosis?????)

30 Insights from Modern Apes Bonobo: upright tree climbing Bonobo: upright tree walking Bonobo: upright terrestial walking Macaque: Acute upright terrestial walking (After narcosis?????)

31 Insights from Modern Apes Bonobo: upright tree climbing Bonobo: upright tree walking Bonobo: upright terrestial walking Macaque: Acute upright terrestial walking (After narcosis?????)

32 Insights from Modern Apes Bonobo: upright tree climbing Bonobo: upright tree walking Bonobo: upright terrestial walking Macaque: Acute upright terrestial walking (After narcosis?????)

33 Terrestial changes: Reduced Metatarsal Torsion: Chimpansee Gorilla Man Improved Leverage Axis in Movement Direction

34 Terrestial changes: Reduced Obliquity of Sustentaculum Tali: Body weight distribution towards lateral side Less Abduction of Hallux / Metatarsal I Gorilla Neanderthal man Modern Man Development of Lateral Longitudinal Arch Deepening of Transverse Tarsal Arch

35 Functional Role of Sustentaculum Tali: 4 Inter- and Intra Racial Patterns of Articular Facets Subtalar Joint Egyptians N=300 (L/R) Africans N>500 Indians N=401 Caucasians N>500 Veddah (Ceylon) 63% 30% 4.7% 2% 60-63% 30-36% 10% <1% 67% 26% 5% 2% 33-40% 67% 12% <1%??? >50%

36 Design of the Longitudinal Arch : 1 st ray supports Sustentaculum Tali

37 Structural Design of the Normal Foot 5 Arcs Different Leverage Lengths Static Plane of Balance

38 Mechanics of the Foot during Walking and Running: Transfer of Stress from Static Dynamic Plane of Balance Heel off

39 Mechanics of the Foot during Walking and Running: Transfer of Stress from Static Dynamic Plane of Balance Heel off

40 Structure and Function Coupling foot mechanics to morphology Healthy foot Division of weight stress during Running: M1:M2:M3:M4:M5= 4 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1

41 Structure and Function Coupling foot mechanics to morphology Healthy foot Division of weight stress during Running: M1:M2:M3:M4:M5= 4 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 Relative Shaft Diameter: M1:M2:M3:M4:M5= 2 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1

42 Structure and Function Coupling foot mechanics to morphology Healthy foot Division of weight stress during Running: M1:M2:M3:M4:M5= 4 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 Relative Shaft Diameter: M1:M2:M3:M4:M5= 2 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 Relative Shaft Strength = (Diameter) 2 M1:M2:M3:M4:M5= 4 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1

43 Structure and Function Coupling foot mechanics to morphology Healthy foot Division of weight stress during Running: M1:M2:M3:M4:M5= 4 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 Relative Shaft Diameter: M1:M2:M3:M4:M5= 2 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 Relative Shaft Strength = (Diameter) 2 M1:M2:M3:M4:M5= 4 : 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 Average Fracture points in pounds: M1:M2:M3:M4:M5= 200+ : 66 : 59 : 56 : 62

44 Loading mechanics of MT-I MT-I support MT-I support

45 Loading mechanics of MT-I MT-I support MT-I support

46 Foot disorders Biomechanically weak or disbalanced feet Short Hallux Hyperlaxity first ray /TarsoMetaTarsal Joint Posterior located sesmoids From D.J. Morton (1954)

47 Neutral & First degree Pronation

48 Advanced degree of Hypermobility

49 Hallux valgus deformity: Caused by Stiffening of Hallux to compensate Functional Short or Hypermobile 1 st Ray or Steep Subtalar joint configuraton? Late MT-I support MT-I support

50 Hallux valgus deformity: Caused by Stiffening of Hallux to compensate Functional Short or Hypermobile 1 st Ray or Steep Subtalar joint configuraton? Late MT-I support MT-I support

51 Navicular drop : Insufficient support Sustentaculum Tali from 1 st Ray: Hypermobility TarsoMetaTarsal Junction Less Oblique Sustentaculum (Intra and Inter-Racial differences)

52 The «normal» human foot Shod South Indians wear less constricting footwear than Western populations. They remove their shoes often. BI < SI < W Picture by dr. K. Août, University of Antwerp D Aout et al, Footwear Science Vol. 1, No. 2, June 2009, 81 94

53 The «normal» human foot 137 subjects «SI» 70 subjects «BI» 48 subjects «W» - static plantar pressure - dynamic plantar pressure (3 x each foot) - mass, age, length, leg length, BMI, footwear use D Aout et al, Footwear Science Vol. 1, No. 2, June 2009, 81 94

54 The «normal» human foot #009 #014 #022 South-Indians, habitually wearing footwear (group «SI») #141 #150 #156 Pictures by dr. K. Août, University of Antwerp South-Indians, habitually walking barefoot (group «BI») D Aout et al, Footwear Science Vol. 1, No. 2, June 2009, 81 94

55 Effect of Habitual Footwear Use D Aout et al, Footwear Science Vol. 1, No. 2, June 2009, 81 94

56 Effect of Habitual Footwear Use D Aout et al, Footwear Science Vol. 1, No. 2, June 2009, 81 94

57 Conclusion Foot Nature (evolution/genetics/ethnicity) Foot Biomechanics Foot Nurture (growth/habitual shoe wear)

58 The «normal» human foot Three examples out of 207 South Indian subjects #141 #156 #022 Indian, barefoot Indian, barefoot Indian, «shod» D Aout et al, Footwear Science Vol. 1, No. 2, June 2009, 81 94

59 The «normal» human foot Three examples out of 48 Western subjects D Aout et al, Footwear Science Vol. 1, No. 2, June 2009, 81 94

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