The gastrocnemius muscles are the power muscles in running and soleus is the muscle used when walking and standing. The other muscles help stabilise the foot during movement. During running the ankle takes considerable amount of force. Over all the ankle takes the full weight of the body, its constantly under pressure.
Hence there are a lot of injuries during exercise. having a little knowledge helps massive amounts as it makes you aware of the delicacy of the ankle and be very wary of the movement and take great care. Most important is to have the right foot wear.
THE ANKLE
This is a synovial joint that connects to the tibia and fibula in the lower limbs. (Tibia and Fibula are the bones in the lower leg)
MOVEMENTS
The movements the ankle joint allows are: inversion, eversion, plantarflexion, dorsiflexion, pronation and supination.
FUNCTIONS
Two main functions are:
Hence there are a lot of injuries during exercise. having a little knowledge helps massive amounts as it makes you aware of the delicacy of the ankle and be very wary of the movement and take great care. Most important is to have the right foot wear.
THE ANKLE
This is a synovial joint that connects to the tibia and fibula in the lower limbs. (Tibia and Fibula are the bones in the lower leg)
MOVEMENTS
The movements the ankle joint allows are: inversion, eversion, plantarflexion, dorsiflexion, pronation and supination.
FUNCTIONS
Two main functions are:
- Distribution of force at the moment of a heel strike
- Provide a rigid level to allow a stable and propulsive phase during walking and running
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