Beedlebug Socks: Spokane grandmother invents “adaptable” socks for grandson with disability
Linda Beedle, left, Beedlebug Socks Founder and CEO, and her grandson Coen show off … READ MORE
Feet
Orthotics support for your foot’s natural position
Shoe Design Brings Function, Aesthetics to AFOs
Faculty members at Colorado State University (CSU) are developing a shoe that fits … READ MORE
New trial to ease knee pain in school kids
Deakin researchers are exploring a simple, low-cost solution to help relieve kneecap … READ MORE
SOREL introduces its first-ever adaptive winter boots
SOREL has partnered with Zappos Adaptive to release easy-on versions of three of its … READ MORE
Your shoes were made for walking. And that may be the problem
Upward curve at tip eases motion but may lead to weaker muscles, problems. Credit: … READ MORE
Pandemic has brought unexpected joy for some families with autism, ‘wake-up call’ for others
Sask. government promised to expand funding for autistic children in 2021. Declan, … READ MORE
Stride Rite releases adaptive sneakers for kids with disabilities
Stride Rite turned to social media to ask customers for help when designing the … READ MORE
University of Barcelona researchers describe a new anatomic structure in the ankle
This ligament complex would explain chronic pain after an ankle sprain. The superior … READ MORE
Custom orthotics no better than cheaper insoles for people with heel pain, study suggests
New research out of Europe suggests custom foot orthotics might be a waste of money. … READ MORE
Are foot orthotics worth it?
A consumer’s guide to the science and controversies of orthotics, special shoes, … READ MORE
Biomechanics of Sport Shoes: The disturbing truth about running shoes, inserts and foot orthotics
By Dr. Michael Nirenberg, America’s Podiatrist February 24, 2011 A middle-aged … READ MORE
When the shoe doesn’t fit: footwear in Down syndrome
These children often have wider, more flexible, and more pronated feet than … READ MORE
Custom foot orthotics for relief of lower back pain
Shoe inserts or foot orthotics are sometimes used to treat lower back pain in people … READ MORE
Do I need foot orthotics? What kind?
Many people come to my office complaining of foot pain from conditions such as … READ MORE
Science and sociology of footwear
The design and construction of footwear is constantly evolving in order to maximise … READ MORE
Children should spend more time barefoot to encourage a healthier foot structure
Humans have gone unshod for millions of years; it is only in the last few centuries … READ MORE
Footwear habits influence child and adolescent motor skill development
Researchers show that regular physical activity without shoes may improve … READ MORE
Class of 2018: Kinesiology PhD grad helps soccer elite perform their best
Stefan Hoerzer lands dream job with adidas in Germany. University of Calgary PhD … READ MORE
Calgary doctor, entrepreneur scores finalist spot in international innovation competition
Dr. Breanne Everett makes smart shoes that can prevent injuries to … READ MORE
Doctors advised to refrain from prescribing foot orthoses for plantar heel pain
Shoe inserts may not help plantar heel pain. Mass-produced shoe inserts available on … READ MORE
If the shoe fits: How HP is helping NFL players avoid injury
Now installed in all 32 NFL teams’ locker rooms, HP’s FitStation technology … READ MORE
What to know about supination of the foot
Supination and pronation are parts of a stride. Supination occurs when weight is … READ MORE
Runners’ knees get a lift: Elevating heel cuts patellofemoral load
Wearing heel lifts in conventional running shoes can help reduce patellofemoral … READ MORE
What is overpronation?
When the arch of the foot collapses excessively downward or inward, this is known as … READ MORE
New shoe makes running 4 percent easier, 2-hour marathon possible
Eleven days after Boulder-born Shalane Flanagan won the New York City Marathon in … READ MORE
Relieving foot pressure with shoe fixes
Many people wouldn’t expect footwear to be a big concern for people who can’t … READ MORE
Custom-made foot orthoses: an analysis of prescription characteristics
Factors that influence prescription of foot orthoses. “Foot orthosis … READ MORE
A runner’s guide to the perfect shoe
In 2010, the running-shoe world was in turmoil. The rapid rise of barefoot and … READ MORE
High heels: Elevating the discussion
The biomechanical implications of high-heeled shoes are well known, and now dramatic … READ MORE
AFO friendly footwear
THE NEXT GENERATION OF KIDS SHOES. PLAE designs premium quality products that are … READ MORE
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