Action of the Subtalar and Ankle-Joint Complex During the Stance Phase of Walking

Abstract
The subtalar joint plays a small but essential role in the motion occurring between the foot and the leg during the stance phase of normal walking. The subtalar and ankle joints are interdependent and in general act as a single mechanism during walking. The average subtalar and ankle rotations for the stance phase were 6 degrees and 14 degrees, respectively, for 1 person.