This week we are going to talk not of a specific diagnosis or condition of the lower extremity but rather a mechanical fault of the foot which causes a number of conditions. The mechanical fault or ...

While running might seem like something you can just get up and do, it’s extremely important that your form and technique while exercising is correct to limit any harm on your body. Whether you are ...

If your sneakers wear out faster on the inside edges or your feet ache after long days, you’re not alone. Even top athletes and style icons like Serena Williams and Usain Bolt have felt the effects of ...

Background The most popular hypothesis of the etiology of Achilles tendinopathy suggests that excessive pronation causes conflicting rotational motions, leading to a vascular constriction of the ...

To elaborate more on last week’s post on static alignment and overuse injuries, we are going to take it a step further and discuss if resting foot position has any bearing on running injuries. The ...

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Pronation control of the foot is simply the decrease or protection against flattening of the medial longitudinal arch which controls the hip, knee and ankle as well as the foot itself. Anti-pronation ...

In the study, researchers from Poland divided 47 long-distance runners into one of two groups: those with neutral feet (normal arches) and those with pronated feet (low or flat arches). The groups ...

Objectives: To investigate the effect of an augmented LowDye taping technique on the medial longitudinal arch of the foot during dynamic tasks such as walking and jogging, and to elucidate the ...

Do you have high arches? If so, there’s a chance you’re running into problems with your feet when you run. You might be underpronating, you might have some issues with plantar fasciitis, or you might ...