Shoes are a common topic on this blog because they are oftentimes a source of protection and a source of injury for many individuals. Shoes can help take some stress off our feet, while other times they can give us some signs that they aren’t a perfect fit for our feet. Today, we take a […]
How Your Feet Can Help You Study For An Exam
If you’re finding it difficult to learn all the course material before a test or exam, consider going for a quick run. New research suggests running can improve our memory. The findings come on the heels of a study out of the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria. For their study, researchers wanted to learn […]
What High Heels Are Doing To Your Feet
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 […]
Unstable Ankle Fractures In The Elderly – A Case For Casting
New research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that for some elderly patients with unstable ankle fractures, a below-the-knee cast with minimal padding may produce similar outcomes as surgical fixation. “Close contact casting was delivered successfully for most participants, substantially reducing the number of patients requiring invasive surgical procedures at the […]
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