High heels are fashionable foot options, but they also take a significant toll on a person’s feet. Excessive heel wearing can create problems for different parts of your feet, as well as in your hips and spine. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons recently put together an infographic that takes a closer look at high […]
Does Shoe Height Drop Affect Running Injury Rates?
When it comes to running, researchers are always looking for new ways to protect our feet and keep us injury free. They are always testing and tracking which shoe features reduce injury rates, and researchers recently turned their attention to what’s known as the drop ratio – the difference in height between the heel and […]
How Ankle Sprains Stick With You For Life
The vast majority of Americans have sprained or broken their ankle at some point in their life, and new research suggests that these injuries may have some hidden health effects long after the injury appears to have healed. For their study, researchers surveyed thousands of adults about their overall health and history of ankle sprains. […]
Diabetic Foot Ulcers Linked To Cognitive Decline
New research into diabetes care and management found that individuals with type 2 diabetes and foot ulcers showed more cognitive decline than diabetics without the foot condition. In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers decided to see if cognitive function was affected by the development of diabetic foot ulcers. For the study, researchers recruited 194 study participants […]
3 Reasons Why Your Feet Hurt While Sleeping
Whether it’s in the form of an ankle sprain or stubbed toe, nearly every person suffers from foot pain at some point in their life. However, for a select population, their foot pain comes at night when they’re in bed. Sometimes this pain is so intense that it can wake them up and keep them […]
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