TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - The Ankle and Foot A1 - Kisner, Carolyn A1 - Colby, Lynn Allen PY - 2012 T2 - Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques, 6e AB - The joints, ligaments, and muscles of the ankle and foot are designed to provide stability and mobility in the terminal structures of the lower extremity. During standing, the foot must bear the body weight with a minimum of muscle energy expenditure. In addition, the foot must be either pliable or relatively rigid depending on various functional demands, such as adapting to absorb forces and accommodating to uneven surfaces or serving as a structural lever to propel the body forward during walking and running. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/11/13 UR - fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1134934730 ER -