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subtalar joint

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subtalar joint,
the joint between the large posterior calcaneal facet on the inferior surface of the talus and the corresponding posterior talar facet on the superior surface of the calcaneus. It allows gliding and rotation, which are involved in inversion and eversion of the foot.


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The right foot was positioned and foot was placed on the platform of the ankle position measurement device with an abduction angle of 15[degrees], so that the axis of rotation for inversion/eversion of the subtalar joint was aligned with the longitudinal axis of rotation of the platform and the excursion of the lower leg during passive ankle motion was minimal.
Position-specific deficit of joint position sense in ankles with ... by Yokoyama, Shigeki; Matsusaka, Nobuou; Gamada, Kazuyoshi; Ozaki, Makoto; Shindo, Hiroyuki / Journal of Sports Science and Medicine
Further, the flared sole led to a significantly lower inversion moment at the subtalar joint by increasing the lever arm in young subjects who were performing sideward cutting movements [82].
Optimizing footwear for older people at risk of falls by Menant, Jasmine C.; Steele, Julie R.; Menz, Hylton B.; Munro, Bridget J.; Lord, Stephen R. / Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome also responds well to positional release therapies such as Ortho-Bionomy which work with the body''s nervous system to release muscles and improve joint movement in the area - especially in the subtalar joint and arch of the foot.
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