If you take a close look an adult foot (from the inside) you will notice an inward/upward curve at the center. This curve is known as an arch, and it’s formed by tendons in the foot and lower leg attached at the heel and foot bones. When these tendons pull and attach...
Running is a great way to keep in shape, and it’s fun, too. But it’s a lot less fun – and can be quite painful – if you don’t look after your feet properly. Here are some easy ways to make sure your feet are in tip-top condition before race day comes...
For decades, socks were just another part of an athlete’s wardrobe. Only in relatively recent times has the importance of socks been fully appreciated by many athletes. This period has also seen the emergence of compression sleeves, first for use in the...
Your foot starts itching, cracking and even blistering. You made the mistake of walking barefoot in the showers at the gym, or accidentally brushing your foot against someone who has athlete’s foot already. A fungal infection that grows on the skin of your foot,...
Our feet are important to us, and given how complex they are, it’s no wonder! Our feet contain a combination of 26 bones, 33 joints, and 126 muscles, nerves, and ligaments. Without those we wouldn’t be able to use our feet for a variety of activities, from...
Running is one of the most common forms of exercise that people do, with millions of self-identified runners in this country alone. With so many people regularly getting out and going for a run, there are bound to be many different issues that afflict them after a...
