Science Framework
Core gait mechanics, biological shapeshifting, physiological pillars, and foot pathology frameworks.
Science Framework
Gait Mechanics
Contents: Windlass mechanism, sesamoid locking, cuboid pulley effect, dome model, Optimal Arch Apex (OAA), extrinsic extensor stirrup system, pre-contact reflex, swing/stance phase mechanics.
Source materials to add here:
- Relevant sections from Biopods Monograph (pp. 14–20, Figures 7–11, Figure 25)
- Relevant sections from Critical Connection Course Lesson 2
- Roy's corrected descriptions (see notes/0004-gemini-exploration-insights.md)
Schema entries: See MASTER-SCHEMA.md — Sesamoid Locking Mechanism, Extrinsic Extensor Stirrup System, Cuboid Pulley Effect, Dome Model, OAA, Pre-Contact Reflex
Three Pillars
Contents: Neuroplasticity (Pillar 1), Davis's Law (Pillar 2), Wolff's Law (Pillar 3), the Unified Gait Loop, habituation.
Source materials to add here:
- Biopods Monograph — pillar sections
- Critical Connection Course Lesson 1 (all four laws covered)
- Educational Slide Deck
Schema entries: See MASTER-SCHEMA.md — Neuroplasticity, Davis's Law, Wolff's Law
Biological Shapeshifting
Contents: Unifying meta-principle, epigenetic plasticity, pain neuroscience, mechanotransduction, the five converging disciplines, the paradigm critique.
Source materials to add here:
- biopods-biological-shapeshifting.docx (from Documents/Claude)
- biopods-epigenetic-plasticity-research.docx (from Documents/Claude)
Schema entries: See MASTER-SCHEMA.md — Biological Shapeshifting, Epigenetic Plasticity
Foot Pathology
Contents: 27 Foot Dysfunction Indicators (FDIs), four foot types, pathology cascade from Inefficient Windlass Effect, maladaptive bone remodelling, kinetic chain consequences.
Source materials to add here:
- Critical Connection Course Lesson 3 (pathology and FDIs)
- Critical Connection Course Lesson 4 (clinical assessment protocol, prognosis by age)
- Biopods Monograph — pathology sections
Schema entries: See MASTER-SCHEMA.md — Foot Pathology section (to be expanded as files added)
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