A recent article in the British Journal of Sports Medicine addresses the value of orthotics vs shock absorbing insoles in regards to injury prevention. Shock absorbing insoles were not found to be helpful in the prevention of ANY type of injury. While the researchers did not find any evidence
Foot Myth Buster – Only Athletes Can Get Athlete’s Foot
According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), athlete’s foot is a fungal condition that typically occurs in between the toes, but can occur anywhere on the foot. The condition is characterized by redness, itchiness, cracked and flaky skin, and sometimes blisters or sores.
Foot Myth Buster – It Can’t Be Broken Because I Can Move It And Put Weight On It
There is a commonly held misconception that, when it comes to feet or ankles, if you can put weight on it, or if you can actively move it, it can’t be broken. The truth of the matter is that there are certain conditions that can expose this statement to be a myth. The fibula is one of the long
Foot Facts – 5 Simple Tips for Treating Athlete’s Foot
According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), athlete’s foot is a fungal condition that typically occurs in between the toes. The condition is characterized by redness, itchiness, cracked and flaky skin, and sometimes blisters or sores. The fungus spreads rapidly in
