A new type of surgery can improve patient outcomes in individuals with severe adult flat foot deformity, a problem that is increasingly being seen in hospitals across the country. Patients who undergo ...

This week we are going to discuss the connection between foot mechanics and shin splints of the lower leg. The biomechanics of the foot very much dictate the muscle activity of the lower leg.

Your feet take the brunt of your weight all day long. Therefore, an issue with them can be detrimental to your overall health and mobility. Flat feet, specifically, can lead to a host of problems, ...

People with flat feet need the right style of shoe for their feet to be comfortable. Share on Pinterest Flat feet can cause back pain, bunions, or tendon damage. However, wearing shoes that support ...

Choosing the best running shoes takes some trial and error—whether you’re a marathoner or sprinter, a neutral runner or a pronator (a.k.a. your foot rolls in when you run). But if you have flat feet, ...

Not all feet are created equal, and if you're someone with flat feet, the type of flat foot you have will determine which types of shoes are best for you. "Some runners' feet have high arches when ...

The best shoes for flat feet can be difficult to find, but the truth is that it’s really important to wear the right the right kind of footwear for your feet. Thankfully, there are some stellar ...

Regularly performing some exercises like heel stretches may help reduce pain and correct fallen arches. Flat feet (pes planus) are commonly known as fallen or collapsed arches. It’s a relatively ...

How do our bodies efficiently distribute our weight? The answer is in the arches of our feet. When those arches are lowered or nonexistent, it changes the way our legs carry the weight. This puts ...

SEATTLE — I have had pes planus, or flat feet, all my life, and the condition never stopped me from doing anything I wanted to do. Like most people, I never thought of it as a serious medical problem.