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
Custom foot orthotics
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
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
Slippery boots: Most winter footwear fails on ice
Of 98 models tested in Toronto lab, only 9 had enough grip for icy conditions. … 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
Offloading the knee through gait modification
Changing the way people walk can significantly decrease knee external adduction … READ MORE
Comparing laterally wedged insoles and unloader knee orthoses in medial compartment knee osteoarthritis
Both orthoses reduce pain and improve gait anomalies in medial compartment knee OA. … READ MORE
Chronic ankle instability, gait and muscle activity
Clinicians should be aware of distal and proximal neuromuscular strategies when … READ MORE
Even mild LLD affects gait in ways that could speed knee degeneration
In the moment: Knee OA. The effects of mild limb-length discrepancy (LLD) on gait in … 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
As walking movement grows, neighbourhood walkability gains attention
Come join us at our next Walk with a Doc! Location: Confederation Park, Calgary … READ MORE
Showing your shoe smarts
Ladies, there is a reason certain grandmas wear the shoes they do: comfort. There … 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
Smart insoles: Assessing their clinical potential
Athletes have been quick to embrace smart insoles and the biomechanical data … READ MORE
Patients give custom foot orthotics high marks
Winnipeg based Pedorthic Association of Canada (PAC) on April 11 released results of … READ MORE
Do pain relievers heal tendinitis, or just ease pain?
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or Nsaids, such as ibuprofen, are commonly … 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
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