Concerned that your feet are extraordinarily wide? Don’t be. Just appreciate them the way they are and do not worry about how to make your feet smaller. You’ll be glad to know that wide feet are rarely a serious problem. Most wide foot problems can be resolved by ignoring other people’s aesthetic judgments and choosing footwear that’s both attractive and read more »
CONTINUE READING →What You Need to Know About Flat Feet and Fallen Arches
Healthy foot arches keep us light on our feet and prevent us from being caught flat-footed. It’s the arch of your foot that puts the spring in your step! When the arches of our feet are over-stressed and under-supported, that’s when you really notice them, and not in a good way! You are now may be feeling the pain of read more »
CONTINUE READING →How Carrying Around Extra Weight Affects Your Feet and Ankles
As that old song goes… “the toe bone’s connected to the foot bone… the foot bone’s connected to the heel bone” and so on. Eventually, it makes its way up to the head bone, and then back down to the feet and ankles. The anatomical accuracy of that song may be dubious, but the basic theme is dead-on; in the read more »
CONTINUE READING →Flatfoot Reconstruction Is Best Option For Patients Of Any Age [New Study]
Look at the feet of a baby. We all begin life with tiny little Barney Rubble feet. Unfortunately, some of us revert to that condition as time and/or trauma affect our feet and make walking difficult. What is adult acquired flatfoot deformity? The feet of infants and toddlers start off flat as a board with no discernible bend in the read more »
CONTINUE READING →Overpronation: What Is It and How Can You Correct It?
The shape of the human foot and its mechanics are designed to minimize the stress of walking or running. When your foot pushes off, it propels you forward by rolling outward or supinating. When it strikes the ground again, it absorbs the shock of impact by rolling inward or pronating. This process is normal and healthy. In fact, it’s crucial read more »
CONTINUE READING →What are the Best Running Shoes for my Flat Feet?
We at University Foot and Ankle Institute are often asked for suggestions on the best running shoes. Our latest question came from a runner in Pennsylvania who asked: I have flat feet and under-pronation. I run an average of 30 miles per week. What running shoes would you suggest? Hi, good question, thanks for this one. I’d be happy to read more »
CONTINUE READING →The Pitter-Patter of Healthy Baby Feet
Your baby’s little piggies will be going to the market, staying home, and crying “wee, wee, wee!” hundreds of times during her childhood. Here are some things you need to know to keep those little piggies healthy and safe. Healthy Newborn Feet When your baby is born, the doctor will perform a neonatal exam to check for abnormalities. In what read more »
CONTINUE READING →What Are The Best Running Shoes For Your Type of Feet?
Over the past few years there has been a trend in the running world toward minimalistic shoes. A minimalistic shoe is defined as a shoe that allows the foot to function as close to its natural state as possible. They are generally manufactured with less cushioning and support – overall much less material than standard running shoes. There are two read more »
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