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Subtalar Joint Axis Location and Rotational
Kevin A. Kirby, DPM, MS* A new theory of foot function based on the spatial location of the subta- lar joint axis in relation to the weight bearing structures of the plantar foot is proposed. The theory relies on the concept of...
The importance of regular movement.
10,000 steps? We understand the importance of staying active throughout the day, and we also have a strong subconscious drive to save energy. Less movement is often associated with comfort and more movement with discomfort. We have therefore designed the...
Your daily shoes do the most damage!
Too often the focus is on the training shoe rather than our every day footwear.It’s what you have on your feet for most of the day which will have the biggest impact.One of the most common mistakes we see is that...
Should I be walking heel - toe?
Walking is a heel to toe gait. The forefoot (P Sw) is often the area of most dysfunction in people, due to the shape of the toe-box in most shoes, and also the area of the highest force and longest contact...
The human foot is remarkably ‘plastic’ and the habitual use of poorly designed or ill-fitting shoes can have a dramatic effect on the form and function of the human foot. The ‘unshod’ human foot (a foot that has never worn...