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Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering Volume 15, 2012 - Issue 6
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Biomechanical analysis of foot with different foot arch heights: a finite element analysis

Pi-Chang Sun Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Taipei-City Hospital, Zhongxiao Branch, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang Ming University, 155, Section 2, Li-Nung Street, Taipei, 112, Taiwan
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Shih-Liang Shih Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Taipei-City Hospital, Zhongxing Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
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Yu-Ling Chen Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang Ming University, 155, Section 2, Li-Nung Street, Taipei, 112, Taiwan; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Yu-Chun Hsu Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Ruei-Cheng Yang Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Taipei-City Hospital, Zhongxing Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
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Chen-Sheng Chen Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang Ming University, 155, Section 2, Li-Nung Street, Taipei, 112, TaiwanCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 563-569 | Received 08 Nov 2009, Accepted 17 Dec 2010, Published online: 24 May 2011

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