heeldependent
Heeldependent is a neologism used primarily in biomechanics and related fields to describe a system, pattern, or condition in which function is chiefly determined by the heel and its interaction with the ground. Because it is not a standardized term, its precise meaning can vary by context, but it generally refers to a reliance on heel mechanics for initiation of movement, stability, or load transmission.
Etymology and usage notes: the term combines the word heel with dependent, and is often written as
Applications and context: in gait analysis, a heeldependent approach highlights heel strike as the primary initial
See also: heel strike, gait cycle, calcaneus, ankle-foot orthosis.