Our feet tend to have a bit of a natural arch. This foot arch helps to ensure stress is dispersed ideally across the foot, but due to wear and tear over the years and the natural aging process, some people see this arch collapse. When this happens and the entire base of the foot lies […]
The Basics of Adult Flatfoot Reconstruction
Flatfoot deformity is a foot condition that becomes more common as we get older. After decades of physical stress, the tendons in your feet can get loose or fail to work in proper order, and this can lead to fallen arches and flat feet. Reconstruction is more common in younger patients, while a fusion operation […]
1 in 13 People Have Flexible Flatfeet
A study by researchers at Boston University found that one in 13 humans have flexible, ape-like feet. For their study, researchers asked 398 individuals who were visiting the Boston Museum of Science to walk barefoot through the museum. The team of scientists had installed mechanized carpets throughout the hallways to collect foot-strike pattern data. After […]