Hallux Rigidus: Walking Benefits, Risks, and Management Strategies
Walking can be beneficial for hallux rigidus when appropriate modifications to footwear, gait, and activity levels are made to minimize joint stress, ...
By Hart
Category: Foot Health
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Trail Running Shoes on Concrete: Why They Fall Short, Consequences, and Alternatives
While capable of traversing concrete for short distances, trail running shoes are generally not ideal for prolonged walking on concrete due to their s...
By Hart
Neutral Shoes: Understanding Foot Biomechanics, Who Should Wear Them, and How to Choose
A neutral shoe is a type of athletic footwear designed to provide cushioning and flexibility without offering specific motion control or stability fea...
By Hart
Foot Spondylosis: Understanding Degenerative Changes, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Foot spondylosis describes degenerative changes, akin to osteoarthritis, occurring in the foot's many joints, characterized by cartilage breakdown and...
By Jordan
Flexor Digitorum Brevis: Strengthening Exercises, Benefits, and Foot Health Importance
Strengthening the Flexor Digitorum Brevis (FDB) involves targeted intrinsic foot muscle exercises like toe curls, towel scrunches, and the "short...
By Hart
Barefoot Shoes: Understanding Their Popularity, Benefits, and Safe Transition
Barefoot shoes are popular because they mimic natural foot function, strengthening muscles, improving proprioception, and enhancing gait, aligning wit...
By Jordan
Spring Ligament Complex: Anatomy, Function, Associated Conditions, and Management
The spring ligament complex, or plantar calcaneonavicular ligament, is a critical fibrous band connecting the calcaneus to the navicular bone, providi...
By Jordan
Hoka Shoes for Walking: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Who Should Wear Them
Walking in Hoka shoes is not inherently bad; their suitability depends on individual biomechanics, needs, and goals, offering significant cushioning w...
By Hart
Zero-Drop Shoes: Disadvantages, Risks, and Safe Transition
Zero-drop shoes can increase strain on Achilles tendons and calf muscles, alter gait mechanics, and raise the risk of foot and ankle injuries like pla...
By Jordan
