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Foot Shape and Function - At A Glance

Bones of the foot. Learn the names of the foot bones and where to find them. Arches of the foot. The structure of the foot is made up of three arches. Each arch has a keystone. Pronation/Supination. The function of the foot depends on these motions, which take place at the Sub-Talar joint.
Structural Alignment. How development of the feet during pregnancy causes different foot shapes at birth. The 3 foot shapes. Percentage incidence within the general population: Varus (low arches) 67%, Normal 30%, Valgus (high arches) 3%. Impact on foot. Foot shape variations disrupt the function of the foot with every single step.
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