Evaluation and Biomechanics of the First Ray in the Patient with Limited Motion

• Autores: Gina A. Hild, Patrick J. McKee
• Localización: Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery of North America, ISSN 0891-8422, Vol. 28, Nº. 2 (ABR), 2011, págs. 245-267
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Adequate first ray function is essential to healthy human gait. Controversies still exist about aspects of human structure and function and many newer answers and theories have been proposed by a new generation of experts. Examples include the sagittal plane facilitation, tissue stress, and preferred movement pathway theories. This article also presents a summary of how to provide a thorough, detailed, and accurate first ray examination on the individual with limited motion. This article explores functional first ray mechanics in both a theoretic and biomechanical perspective, as well as a practical, hands-on examination perspective.