FOOT LIGAMENT SYSTEM- The foot has the highest density of ligament tissue per square inch in the body. Given the large amount of joints and ligaments, it would be reasonable that this complex is important to total body function. This picture shows the specific ligaments of the foot and the intricacy of their structure and LINKS. Recent research shows ligaments have two functions and can be grouped into two anatomical categories. One function is that of static stabilizers of joints and the second function is sensory or proprioceptive. The presence of mechanoreceptors implies a sensory role for some ligaments and that this afferent information could regulate the stiffness of the muscles surrounding the joint and improve its stability (see E. Haggert). It now is clear that there are two types of ligament structure types: The ligaments with a high percentage of collagen fascicules are the static stabilizers or, in tensegrity terms, the tension elements. The ligaments with a high percentage of water and space are involved in gathering afferent information such as tension, position and speed of movement. An example in the foot is the large, Long Plantar ligament (9) which is primarily a tension stabilizer with dense collagen. The Bifurcate/Y Ligament (11) is a receptor-rich sensory ligament informing the CNS about midfoot motion and position. All of these tissues have a role in ensuring function of the foot but also giving the entire body proprioceptive information. #anatomylinks #anatomy #fascia #biomechanics #biotensegrity #chiropractic #physicaltherapy #osteopathy #ligaments #functionalanatomy #running #foot #healingplacemedfield #anatomylinks
— Suggested posts brought to you by Healing Place Boston-Medfield Massachusetts providing Reflexology, Reiki, Chakra Balancing, Energy Medicine, Healers Program, Ionic Detox Foot Bath, Self-Care workshops, Wellness Products and Self-Healing and Stress Reduction Classes available online.
by Helen Chin Lui Certified Reflexologist | Jun 10, 2020 | Wellness | 0 comments

Recent Posts
Introduction to Energy Medicine Workshop – How to Balance Your Energy and Chakras
Are you constantly fearful? Do you worry to the point […]Kirby is trying to #Jedi #mind trick me into giving him his #dinner really early. #cairnterrier #terrier
Kirby is trying to #Jedi #mind trick me into giving […]Letting go is the most difficult skill to learn when on the path of personal growth. Who would we be without our past? I do know we can change the course of our future by taking a less travelled road. Whichever road you choose the destination is the same. To learn more about what the #healingplacemedfield HealingPlaceMedfield does, visit our website. #holistichealth #empoweringwomen
Letting go is the most difficult skill to learn when […]Vote on which demonstration you want to learn to do on Sunday’s 12/2 at 1pm EST with moi, Certified reflexologist Helen Chin Lui — Migraine headache relief or Cancer pain relief meditation Please share #migrainerelief #migraine #cancer #meditation
Vote on which demonstration you want to learn to do on […]I found my next foot model! I thank everyone who contacted me to volunteer for my next online class, Stress Buster and Deep Relaxation Foot Reflexology. Filming begins next week. #reflexology #healing #stressreduction #relaxation #healing #energyhealing #energymedicine
I found my next foot model! I thank everyone who […]New Research Discovers That Depression Is An Allergic Reaction To Inflammation
New research is revealing that many cases of […]
Recent Comments