A new study published in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics suggests that judo training may help prevent flat feet and related foot deformities in children. Although the study doesn’t prove causation, researchers uncovered that boys who practiced judo had significantly higher foot arches and better balance than a group of boys who didn’t practice the […]
Flatfeet in Children
It is not uncommon for many children to have flat feet during the course of their development. Some children will naturally develop a foot arch as their body continues to grow, while others will live pain free if their feet remain flat. Oftentimes parents consult orthopedic specialists if they feel that their child’s feet aren’t […]