... that the central nervous system utilizes arch compression to store elastic energy in the tendinous tissues of the intrinsic foot muscles to add or remove mechanical energy when the body accelerates or decelerates. This study provides evidence for an adaptive mechanism to enable the foot's energetic versatility...

.... 21 1 2021 13 5 2021 © 2021. Published by The Company of Biologists Ltd 2021 Summary: The foot and its small muscles make important contributions to ankle function and to full-body movements when landing and jumping. Foot energetics Intrinsic foot muscles Nerve block...