How many times do you actually feel the ground beneath your feet? Connecting with the earth is something that people used to do on a daily basis, but it’s almost a lost art. But key changes in your yard landscaping choices can make tossing off your shoes a more enjoyable, safer experience. It’s also helpful to think about barefoot gardening read more »
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Some cover their feet in glue, others slice at them with razor blades ... Emma John discovers what performing night after night does to a dancer's feet.
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The Achilles tendon, the tendon that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone, is named for the greatest warrior of the ancient Greek pantheon. It was said that upon his birth, Achilles’ mother dipped him into the River Styx by his foot, coating every inch of the young warrior’s body with magical powers of invulnerability – every inch except read more »
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The runners, triathletes and weekend warriors (and there are a lot of them) at University Foot & Ankle Institute know that spraining an ankle is way more than just a pain. It’s a disruption to your training routine and can really thwart your season’s plans and make weekends a lot less enjoyable. The healing process takes time, and without your read more »
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Pokemon Go, a new mobile gaming app, has kids and adults alike running from neighborhood to neighborhood, stopping at parks, churches, and other landmarks to heed the irresistible call to “catch ’em all.” The interactive collecting game, developed by Niantic and the Pokemon Company, is delighting its millennial users who remember the characters from after school cartoons, video games, and read more »
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With the kickoff of another school year, kids hurry back to school in their shiny new clothes and shoes. Excited to be social again after a long summer with the family, kids are quickly hit with the reality of homework and listening and studying and exams. The bounce in their step sometimes turns into dragging feet. What, now in the read more »
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Last month we answered a question from a flat-footed runner wanting suggestions on the best running shoes. Never one to leave anyone out, we are now offering some advice for you runners out there with high arches…
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Congratulations, you have successfully undergone surgery to correct your bunion, now what? While it is important to remember that every surgery is unique and your post-operative instructions and recovery should be discussed with your surgeon, below are some tips to help on your road to recovery.
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It’s summer at last! Time for barbecues, beach bumming, and enjoying sweaty outdoor activities with your favorite friends and family. Now that the sunny days of summer have arrived, the last thing you want to worry about is your chronic illness.
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