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The Ideal Foot
There is no such thing as a perfect foot. But there is certainly an ideal foot – ideal in shape, alignment and functionality. All human bone structures are basically the same, but the form can become distorted when muscles and ligaments pull it out of shape. What does an ideal foot look like? This …
Heel Pain
Heel Pain Heel pain can be due to Achilles Tendonitis, Sever’s Disease (children) and other conditions, but the most common one is Plantar Fasciitis, which may include a heel spur. Fasciitis is becoming more and more prevalent, partially because of hard surfaces and the trend towards very thin, flat shoe soles. Bone structure is pounded …
Foot Health and Arch Supports… Orthodox and Alternative
The Orthodox View The accepted and traditional beliefs about foot health and arch supports include the following: Bad footwear is a major cause of foot problems Better, more high-tech footwear will solve the problems Cushioning relieves pain and pressure Medication, cortisone and surgery, in that order, are applied to many foot problems if all the …
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Foot Fitness – The Missing Link
Why is Foot fitness the missing link? Fitness in any limb, or part of the body, can only be achieved by exercising the moving parts, i.e. muscles, tendons and ligaments. Therefore movement builds fitness! Human feet all have 26 bones, but many more moving parts. So, as in any area, the right exercise, stimulation and …