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Rehabilitation of the Foot Following Sports-Related Injuries and Surgical Treatment

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The foot is a complex anatomical entity subdivided into several bones and different articular modules, each providing distinct biomechanical patterns. These modular structures can change their spatial orientation instantly, thus adapting to the different functional requirements of the inferior limb. The foot is then able to provide both stability and flexibility.

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Scala, A. (2001). Rehabilitation of the Foot Following Sports-Related Injuries and Surgical Treatment. In: Puddu, G., Giombini, A., Selvanetti, A. (eds) Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-04369-1_14

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