Love them or loathe them, feet are the workhorses of our body – and we should treat them with respect to avoid a painful future.
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Feet are important indicators of viral infections, cardiovascular disease and neurological disorders.
Having asymptomatic flat feet is not a problem and does not require treatment. It’s important to debunk this common myth.
Adopting the ‘barefoot-boy’ lifestyle during the summer months can pose risks to your health.
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.
From Popes and philosophers to writers and emperors, the foot fetish has a long and storied history in our world.
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.
Fresh sweat doesn’t have a smell. It’s the bacteria that feast on sweat that cause the bad smell.
No, you’re not imagining it. Your feet may be wider or longer and your shoes stiffer.
Toe jam was mentioned in a song by The Beatles. Maybe they knew a thing or two about foot hygiene.
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.
An exercise physiologist explains how it’s a problem of communication between your brain and your body.
Ultra-clear maps of individual toes were found in the brains of two foot painters – these are not found in typically developed humans.
Nine months is a long time to have sore feet but these easy remedies can ease the pain.
Many children in New Zealand grow up barefoot. Should all children follow this model?
Forcing women to wear high heels at work is discriminatory, but it will take more than the law to change dress codes.
For the majority of children, in-toe or out-toe walking is just part of growth.
Do you land on your heel or forefoot when running? Listening to your technique might give you a clue and reduce your chances of injury.
If you’re thinking about getting your thongs out – no, not your bikini – then here’s the best way to make sure your feet are at their best.
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Caroline Robinson is a Friend of The Conversation.Associate Professor Podiatry, Charles Sturt University
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Senior Lecturer, School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
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Professor of Work and Organisation, University of Essex
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Associate professor, Monash University
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Lecturer in Podiatry, Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Lecturer in Podiatry, Charles Sturt University
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Professor in Work and Organisation Studies, University of Essex
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Senior Teaching Fellow, Podiatry, University of Southampton
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Clinical Practicum Coordinator & Lecturer, Podiatry, Charles Sturt University
