Shoe Design Brings Function, Aesthetics to AFOs
Faculty members at Colorado State University (CSU) are developing a shoe that fits … READ MORE
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Adidas Designing Shoes For People With Down Syndrome
In a new promotional video, Adidas is announcing plans to offer a shoe designed for … READ MORE
Boots and balls made for men an injury risk to women footballers
Women football players require specifically tailored products such as kit, boots, … 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
The challenge of shoe shopping for my daughter with cerebral palsy who wears AFOs
Shoe shopping. For some this is an enjoyable and exciting activity. One may be … 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
Discover Sole to Soul Footwear
We saw a need for specialty footwear and grew from there Sole to Soul Footwear … READ MORE
Meet the man behind Nike’s Flyease shoes
Nike’s new, first truly-hands free shoe, The Nike Go FlyEase, is a reality because … READ MORE
Insoles or braces show best pain relief for knee OA
The use of braces or insoles in combination with non-biomechanical treatments appear … 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
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
Knock knees, bowlegs, pigeon toes? Usually nothing to worry about!
Babies have to fold into a tight little ball as they develop in their mom’s womb, … READ MORE
AFO breakthrough helps children with Cerebral palsy walk and play
Children with Cerebral Palsy have more energy to play and be physically active for … READ MORE
Could a knee brace help ease your osteoarthritis pain?
Understanding your options. While there’s no cure for knee osteoarthritis, a … READ MORE
Early orthotic intervention in pediatric patients, Part 2: Down syndrome, other neurological conditions, and toe walking
The Case For Early Intervention. Down Syndrome is associated with a long list of … READ MORE
Meet the world’s first CrossFit trainer with cerebral palsy
How CrossFitter Steph Hammerman Became Nike’s First Adaptive Training Sponsored … READ MORE
Class of 2019: Design grad takes deep dive into sustainable shoe design
Kristine Vodon successfully blends academic and athletic in her wakeskate shoe … READ MORE
Gait and balance dysfunction in older adults: Challenges and interventions
Falls are a significant—yet preventable—health issue among older adults. Each … 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
AFO Tips from Complex Child
AFOs, or Ankle Foot Orthoses, are very common types of braces worn by children with … 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
Orthosis use in children with Down syndrome
The literature on preschool-aged and older children with Down syndrome tends to be … READ MORE
Nike signs runner with cerebral palsy
A junior at the University of Oregon, Justin Gallegos becomes the first athlete with … READ MORE
Finding shoes for kids with disabilities is hard. It shouldn’t be
Author Cassi Young’s son Luke can’t wear standard shoes because they don’t fit … READ MORE
New biomechanical footwear relieves knee OA pain
A new biomechanical footwear system was effective in relieving pain and improving … 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
‘P-rouette’ is a 3D-printed ballet shoe designed to reduce pain
Bezalel Academy of Art and Design graduate Hadar Neeman has created personalised … READ MORE
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