High Arches: Identifying Pes Cavus, Symptoms, and Assessment Methods
Identifying high arches involves visual inspection of your foot structure, observing your foot's imprint via the "wet test," and recognizing...
By Hart
Category: Foot Health
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Flat Foot: Understanding Rigid vs. Flexible Types, Causes, and Management
Flat foot is a condition where the arch collapses, categorized as flexible (arch reappears off-weight) or rigid (arch remains collapsed), each with di...
By Alex
Plant Stretch: Understanding Plantar Fascia, Techniques, and Benefits
Plant stretch primarily refers to stretching the plantar fascia, a crucial foot tissue, to enhance flexibility, reduce tension, and alleviate pain, pa...
By Alex
Big Toe Stretching: Importance, Techniques, and When to Seek Professional Help
Stretching the big toe involves specific exercises like extension, flexion, and abduction/adduction, along with active mobility drills, to enhance foo...
By Jordan
Toe Pads: Lifespan, Replacement Signs, and Care Tips
The frequency of changing toe pads depends on material, usage, hygiene, and wear, with general guidelines suggesting 3-6 months for foam/fabric and 6-...
By Alex
Toe Strength: Clinical & At-Home Testing, Importance, and Improvement
Toe strength can be assessed through a combination of precise clinical-grade equipment and practical at-home methods that offer insights into intrinsi...
By Jordan
MTP Joints: Definition, Anatomy, Function, and Common Conditions
In the foot, MTP stands for Metatarsophalangeal, referring to the crucial joints connecting the long bones of your foot to your toe bones, essential f...
By Hart
Foot Pronation & Supination: How to Identify Your Foot Type, Related Issues, and Management
Determining whether you supinate or pronate excessively involves observing static foot position, analyzing dynamic gait, examining shoe wear patterns,...
By Hart
Foot Measurement: Understanding Dynamic Gait Assessment and Biomechanics
Measuring feet by walking primarily refers to the dynamic assessment of foot function and biomechanics during gait, providing crucial insights into ho...
By Jordan
