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Over the years and to this day, many health professionals have supported the theory that flat feet pose a major risk factor for musculoskeletal disorders. (Shutterstock)

April 22, 2024

What if flat feet were…normal? Debunking a myth about injuries

Gabriel Moisan, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR)

Having asymptomatic flat feet is not a problem and does not require treatment. It’s important to debunk this common myth.

A variant of Piezo1 may boost tendon strength and, subsequently, athletic ability. Yellow Dog Productions/The Image Bank via Getty Images

September 28, 2022

Your mighty tendons help you sprint, jump and move – a genetic mutation in one key protein may increase athletic performance

Hiroshi Asahara, The Scripps Research Institute and Ryo Nakamichi, The Scripps Research Institute

The discovery of the role that the protein Piezo1 plays in touch and body awareness won the 2021 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine. Piezo1 may also be a significant player in motor function.

February 22, 2022

How to care for your sore hands and wrists when your life is online

Dave Parsons, Curtin University

Modern life means if you have wrist or hand pain, it’s difficult to rest and repair the damage. Prevention is key.

Musculoskeletal injuries can cause severe pain and lead to greater problems. PeopleImages/E+ via Getty Images

January 4, 2022

The promise of repairing bones and tendons with human-made materials

Brittany Taylor, University of Florida

A biomedical engineer explains how human-made materials inserted in the body hold hope to repair painful injuries more efficiently than bone grafts.

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