Elderly people who choose the wrong shoes have a lower quality of life
83% wear the wrong shoes. As people get older, they experience changes in their foot … READ MORE
Feet
Orthotics support for your foot’s natural position
Foot and ankle issues may increase risk of knee OA
In individuals at risk for knee osteoarthritis (OA), the presence of foot and ankle … READ MORE
Minimal shoes may reduce running injuries
Runners who wear running shoes with no cushioning and land on the ball of their foot … READ MORE
A comparison of over-the-counter foot orthotics on multi-segment foot biomechanics
Over-the-counter orthoses are a cost-effective alternative to custom-made devices. … READ MORE
Does a heavy running shoe slow you down?
In a famous study three decades ago, experimental biologists strapped a pair of … READ MORE
Out on a limb: Think outside the knee
We hear a lot about various co-morbidities associated with knee osteoarthritis (OA), … READ MORE
Minimalist shoes increase leg and foot muscles
Running in minimalist shoes can increase leg and foot muscle volume, indicating its … READ MORE
Foot pain sufferers find relief from 3D printer
An EU-funded project has developed a way to quickly make customised corrective foot … READ MORE
Similar risk for injury found with traditional vs minimalist running shoes
Compared with soldiers in the U.S. Army who wore stability, cushioning or … READ MORE
Special footwear may not improve knee arthritis
Shoes with modified midsoles designed to relieve pressure on the knee joint … READ MORE
How to prevent and treat blisters
Whether it’s because you started running more or just got a new pair of sandals, … READ MORE
Soccer shoe bending stiffness significantly alters game-specific physiology
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of soccer shoes with … READ MORE
Knee pain and how orthotics can help
Improve Mobility. Stay Healthy. Many of us suffer from chronic pain in the knees, … READ MORE
Do orthotics for foot injuries really work?
As baby boomers age and continue to participate in sports, more and more are … READ MORE
Patients give custom foot orthotics high marks
Winnipeg based Pedorthic Association of Canada (PAC) on April 11 released results of … READ MORE
Factors that influence prescription of foot orthoses
Despite foot orthoses being one of the main interventions for foot pathology, there … READ MORE
Out on a limb: The arch triumphs
The spring-like properties of the arch of the foot may improve running economy. … READ MORE
Shoe flexibility influences gait in early walkers
Sole stiffness affects stance time. A recent study published in the winter issue of … READ MORE
Custom foot orthotics
Any insole that offers an increased level of support is probably better than … READ MORE
Caution, gradual transition are key to avoiding plantar fasciitis
For many people, the warmer weather offers motivation to get back outside and put … READ MORE
Improving foot posture, balance in CMT may aid ankle stability
Early care advised for FAI prevention. “…ankle sprains in children with CMT … READ MORE
Why we get running injuries (and how to prevent them)
Warm weather is on its way across the country — really, it is, I promise — and … READ MORE
Foot instability in Down syndrome linked to hallux valgus, narrow shoes
Regular foot checks may curb problems. A recent study published in the Journal of … READ MORE
Lil Soles Footwear children’s shoes in Calgary
Marc recommends Little Footprints and Lil Soles for ‘AFO friendly … READ MORE
Equinus: Its surprising role in foot pathologies
Treatment for equinus should be aimed at increasing ankle joint dorsiflexion to … READ MORE
Ankle motion may predict who will respond to lateral wedge insoles
Lateral wedge insoles are a potential simple treatment for medial knee … READ MORE
Plantar fasciitis: A new take on custom foot orthoses
The medical literature generally supports the use of foot orthoses for management of … READ MORE
Solving the curious case of runner’s knee
Biomechanics research reveals potential new ways to treat one of the most common … READ MORE
Mephisto Hawai women’s shoe
The Hawai casual oxford for women offers the features that customers have come to … READ MORE
17 tips for finding the right shoes for your child with special needs
The wrong pair of shoes can create a day of misery for anyone. When special needs … READ MORE
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