Going Barefoot: A Gradual Guide to Strengthening Your Feet and Improving Biomechanics
Beginning a barefoot journey requires a gradual, mindful approach to allow your feet and lower limbs to adapt to new biomechanical demands, strengthen...
By Jordan
Category: Foot Health
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Flat Shoes: Benefits, Risks, and Considerations for Foot Health
Flat shoes can significantly alter foot biomechanics, potentially enhancing natural foot strength and proprioception while also posing risks for certa...
By Alex
Toe Range of Motion: Definition, Importance, and How to Improve It
Range of motion (ROM) in the toes refers to the full extent of movement possible at the various joints, encompassing the ability to bend, straighten, ...
By Alex
Foot Scans: Types, Applications, and Choosing the Right One
There is no single "best" scan for feet; the optimal imaging modality depends entirely on the specific clinical question, the suspected cond...
By Jordan
Subtalar Supination: Understanding Foot Movement, Biomechanics, and Clinical Implications
Subtalar supination is a complex foot motion involving the combined movements of plantarflexion, adduction, and inversion at the subtalar joint, resul...
By Jordan
Gait Types: Understanding Pronation, How to Determine Yours, and Why it Matters
Your gait type refers to how your foot rolls inward (pronates) during walking or running, categorized as neutral pronation, overpronation, or supinati...
By Jordan
Bunions: Understanding Their Root Cause and Contributing Factors
The primary root cause of bunions is a progressive structural deformity of the foot, hallux valgus, driven by inherited anatomical predispositions and...
By Jordan
Ankle Pain from High Heels: Causes, Consequences, and Prevention Strategies
Ankle pain when walking in heels primarily results from forced plantarflexion, which alters the body's center of gravity, increases strain on specific...
By Alex
Flat Feet: Understanding, Self-Assessment, and When to Seek Professional Advice
Determining if you have flat feet involves visual inspection of your arch and ankle, noting symptoms like foot pain or fatigue, and performing self-as...
By Alex
