Once you get a foot fungus, it can be really hard to get rid of—especially if it spreads to your toenails. And while there are a handful of reasons why the condition can come about in the first place—from walking barefoot in public areas to sharing a yoga mat without sanitizing it first—there’s one common mistake podiatrists […]
Your Achilles tendon serves as the connection between your calf muscle and the bones in your foot, which means you use it every day, all day long. It is also the thickest and strongest tendon in your entire body, which makes injuries like an Achilles tendon strain so much worse. Most people injure their Achilles […]
I want you to picture a human foot. Now picture a person standing barefoot, and then walking barefoot. Do you see the foot striking the ground and flexing under impact, only to re-stabilize and push off just a few milliseconds later? Often times when we think of human movement we can’t help but to be […]
While most people don’t like the sight of bunions, they’re much more than a cosmetic issue. A bunion can cause pain and impact physical function, as well as affecting general health, mental health and social function. Limitations on what footwear can be comfortably worn due to bunions reduces social activities and physical activities. Scientifically named hallux […]
Your ankles are the key to running, jumping and just about any physical activity that involves movement. They support your body in unimaginable ways. In fact, your ankles have the ability to carry forces equivalent to several times your body weight. However, that’s not all your ankles can do. Your ankles bring virtue to movement […]
Power lies within the transverse plane. We have all heard this concept at one point or another throughout our education or training career. From the rotational moment of the trunk to generate power when throwing a javelin to the torque created from supination of the foot into the external rotational power of the glutes – […]
Your feet are the window to your sole and the foundation of your entire body. On average Americans walk 4,000 steps a day, which is about 1.5 to 2 miles. At the forefront of each springing step are your feet and, often overlooked, your supportive shoes. Poorly designed or ill-fitting shoes can cause pain and […]
You’re more likely to have foot problems with diabetes because it can damage your nerves and lessen blood flow to your feet. The American Diabetes Association estimates that it’s the reason why 1 in 5 people with diabetes who seek hospital care do so.You have to take care of your feet when you have diabetes. Poor foot care may lead […]
A few weeks ago, I arrived at a close friend’s apartment with the unthinkable: freshly tended-to feet. “How?” she asked—or, really, begged—as she curled up her own toes, which still bore the traces of the polish from her last pre-quarantine pedicure. Much to her surprise, I hadn’t snuck into my neighborhood salon prematurely but rather paid […]