Feet are important indicators of viral infections, cardiovascular disease and neurological disorders.
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.
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Adopting the ‘barefoot-boy’ lifestyle during the summer months can pose risks to your health.
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III falls to the court after suffering a toe injury during a playoff game in May 2021.
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The gargantuan feet of NBA players are the stuff of legend. But nearly two-thirds of their injuries occur below the waist, and they have a 25.8% chance of incurring an ankle injury every season.
Thinking of trying barefoot running? We investigated a new strategy to switch from traditional shoe to barefoot running, and why barefoot running may work for some runners but not others.
Ant feet are equipped with an array of tools – from retractable sticky pads to claws to special spines and hairs – enabling them to defy gravity and grip virtually any surface.
Recent evidence suggests it’s normal for young, healthy and active children to have flexible flat feet. And these flat feet will get less flat over time.
That pins-and-needles feeling can come from sitting in the same position for a while.
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