Apparatus and Related Methods of Increasing Foot Propulsion

Abstract

Biomechanically, a human foot operates as a lever of the second class during the motions involved with walking, running or jumping. Extending the toes during such motion increases the distance between the fulcrum and effort of the foot-lever and results in increased foot propulsion. Disclosed are apparatus and related methods of accomplishing extended toes during the motions involved with walking, running or jumping

I claim: 
     
         1 . A method for improving bipedal motion where the heel of a foot is raised while the toes of the foot are in mechanical contact with the ground, said method comprising the steps of:
 placing a portion of the foot over an abrupt drop-off and a ridge on the inside of footwear; and,   raising the heel of the foot so that a portion of the ball of the foot is positioned over the abrupt drop-off and at least a portion of the pads of the toes are positioned on the ridge.