Running vs. Walking Shoes: Why You Shouldn't Mix Them
Running shoes are biomechanically distinct from walking shoes, designed for high-impact forces and dynamic movements, making them suboptimal for the l...
By Hart
Category: Foot Health
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Toe Fusion: Understanding Arthrodesis, Its Irreversible Nature, and Life After Surgery
Toe fusion (arthrodesis) is a permanent surgical procedure that permanently joins bones to eliminate joint motion, meaning a true reversal to restore ...
By Alex
Toe Separation: Causes, Associated Conditions, and Management
Separation of the second toe from the big toe typically indicates a change in foot's structural integrity, most commonly linked to progressive big toe...
By Alex
Bunions: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
A bunion, or hallux valgus, is a common foot deformity characterized by a bony bump at the base of the big toe, causing it to deviate inward, leading ...
By Alex
Pes Planus (Flat Feet): Understanding Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Pes Planus is the medical term for flat feet, a condition where the medial longitudinal arch collapses, which can be flexible or rigid and is manageab...
By Alex
Foot Stretchers: Mechanism, Benefits, and Proper Use
A foot stretcher works by positioning the foot in sustained dorsiflexion, using mechanical leverage to lengthen the plantar fascia, Achilles tendon, a...
By Alex
Metatarsophalangeal (MTP) Joints: Anatomy, Function, and Health in Your Feet
MTP stands for Metatarsophalangeal joints, which are critical connections between your long foot bones and toe bones, playing a pivotal role in foot f...
By Alex
Flat Feet: Essential Shoe Features, Types, and Considerations
A shoe good for flat feet typically provides enhanced arch support, superior stability, and effective motion control to counteract excessive pronation...
By Jordan
Forefoot Valgus: Understanding, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management
Forefoot valgus is a structural foot deformity where the forefoot is rigidly everted or dorsiflexed relative to the rearfoot when the subtalar joint i...
By Hart
