Feet come in all different shapes and sizes, but ideally your foot will have a bit of a natural arch. This arch helps to ensure your body weight is distributed appropriately across your foot so that certain structures aren’t overloaded. Due to genetics, trauma over the years and the natural aging process, your foot arch […]
Can Flat Feet Be Prevented?
Everyone’s feet are different. Some people have low arches, others have high arches, while others have no arch at all. Those with no arch or a fallen arch may be dealing with a condition called flat feet. Flat feet occur when the soft tissues that help to create our foot’s arch end up loosening and […]
Judo Could Help Correct Flat Feet in Children
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 […]