Abstract
It is necessary to support the forefoot and toe in the forward reach task. Toe flexor force (hallux and 2-5 toes) while standing and the location of center of pressure (COP) while reaching were measured in 19 young females (mean age 20.1, S.D.1.8). Subjects were ordered to perform the reaching tasks under two conditions. In the 10 degree forward reaching task, there was a correlation with hallux flexor force and the location of COP. On the other hand, in the maximum forward reaching task, a greater forward weight shift was neede in this condition, and there were correlations with not only hallux but also 2-5 toe flexor force and the COP. The results suggest that toe flexor force is important for maintaining balance in performance of forward reaching tasks while standing.
