FOOT/ANKLE
This chapter will review anatomical systems of the foot/ankle. Common considerations for designers and engineers when innovating products for the foot/ankle will also be reviewed, along with an example student project.
SECTION 1 - ANATOMICAL SYSTEMS
Overview of the skeletal, muscular & nervous related to the foot/ankle.
Foot/Ankle Skeletal System
LaBat & Ryan, Figure 8.1
Foot/Ankle Muscular System
LaBat & Ryan, Figure 8.12
Foot/Ankle Nervous System
LaBat & Sokolowski, Figure 002
SECTION 2 - DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
When designing products that are worn around the foot/ankle, it is important to consider how the anatomical systems move.
Shoe Styles & Bone Alignment
LaBat & Ryan, Figure 8.3
SECTION 3 - KNOWLEDGE IN PRACTICE
With this information in mind, let's take a look at a product designed for the foot/ankle.
Design Problem:
Systems Involved:
65% of women in the US wear size 14 or above, yet running brands primarily design products for a thin, male body ​
that fits the image of what a runner looks like. Any Body acknowledges and embraces the athletes who don’t fit that mold​
—the women who were told they’re too fat to run but did it anyways.
Skeletal, muscular and integumentary systems
Useful Resources:
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Research papers around footwear fit and the effect on performance​
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3D foot scanning and anthropometric measures​
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Working with a last maker to develop a relevant last
Follow the link below to learn more about this project.
Overview
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Trunk
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Head/Face
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Hip/Knee
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Shoulder
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Hand/Wrist
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Breasts
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Foot/Ankle
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