Heel Ligaments: Anatomy, Function, Injuries, and Protection
The heel of the foot is supported by a complex network of ligaments and fibrous structures, including the plantar fascia, spring ligament, long and sh...
By Alex
Category: Foot Health
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Hoka Shoes for Heavier Individuals: Benefits, Considerations, and Recommended Models
Hoka shoes can be a beneficial option for individuals with higher body weight due to their maximal cushioning, which effectively absorbs impact and re...
By Jordan
Pronated Stride: Understanding, Causes, Risks, and Management
A pronated stride is a gait pattern where the foot exhibits excessive or prolonged pronation during walking or running, involving dorsiflexion, eversi...
By Alex
Overpronation & Underpronation: Identifying Your Foot Type and Management
You can identify overpronation or underpronation by assessing your foot's arch, examining shoe wear patterns, observing lower limb alignment, and thro...
By Hart
Hammer Toes: Prevention Strategies, Causes, and Foot Care
Preventing hammer toes involves prioritizing proper footwear with wide toe boxes and low heels, performing targeted foot exercises to strengthen intri...
By Hart
Pronation: Understanding Types, Identification, and Management
To identify your pronation type, observe how your foot rolls inward during gait using self-assessment methods like the wet test, shoe wear analysis, o...
By Alex
ASICS Superblast 2: Fit, Design, and Considerations for Wide Feet
The ASICS Superblast 2 is generally designed with a standard fit and lacks specific wide versions, making it potentially restrictive for individuals w...
By Alex
Asics GT-2000: Sizing, Fit, and Considerations for Wide Feet
The Asics GT-2000 series is suitable for individuals with wide feet when the appropriate width option (2E or 4E for men, D for women) is selected, ens...
By Jordan
Zero Heel Drop Footwear: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Safe Transition
Zero heel drop footwear can promote natural foot mechanics and strengthen muscles, offering benefits for activities like weightlifting and natural run...
By Hart
