Effect of barefoot walking on foot arch structure in Tribal children

Background: The anatomy of human foot owes its adaptation to bipedal locomotion. Support and propulsion are the two main activities of foot which are possible due to segmental nature of foot. Bony architecture contributes to the arches of foot. Continuous stress put on the foot during childhood is e...

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Main Author: Shanmukha Varalakshmi Vangara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara 2016-08-01
Series:Asian Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/15241