When you have flat feet, using a pair of the right insoles can help relieve pain and discomfort when walking, exercising, or performing everyday tasks. The best orthotics for flat feet are generally ...

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Q: Many runners that I know wear orthotics. I think that my feet are flat; should I wear orthotics? A: The term orthotic is typically used to describe a custom-made arch support. This involves making ...

According to Dr. Holly Spohn-Gross, podiatrist and past president of the California Podiatric Medical Association, the best ...

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It’s often said that the greatest evolutionary change was when homo sapiens evolved from quadrupedality to bipedality. Walking on two feet expelled far less energy, and freed up the hands and arms, ...

With a lot of athletes getting advice to use foot orthotics to prevent injuries, or to correct bio-mechanics of the foot, or as a part of their rehabilitation, I came across many athletes who were ...

Flat feet is a condition also referred to as Pes Planus, or fallen arches. It is a complex deformity and occurs when the entire sole is in near contact with the ground while standing, that is, there ...

It is now so popular a trend that the gym I work for has launched a class based around it. But the latest craze for barefoot exercise may offer more than just a novel workout and an excuse to give ...