Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 41, Issue 9 , Pages 1919-1928 , 2008

Evidence of isometric function of the flexor hallucis longus muscle in normal gait

  • Y.M. Kirane

      Affiliations

    • Biomechanics Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, 29 Recreation Building, University Park, PA16802-6501, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +8148638557; fax: +8148638698.
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  • J.D. Michelson

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, The University of Vermont College of Medicine
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  • N.A. Sharkey

      Affiliations

    • Biomechanics Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, 29 Recreation Building, University Park, PA16802-6501, USA

,Accepted 28 March 2008.

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PII: S0021-9290(08)00166-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2008.03.040

Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 41, Issue 9 , Pages 1919-1928 , 2008

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