The marathoner’s foot

Posted on: 22 June 2015

Ballet class is generally seen as the domain of young children whose parents want them to engage in extracurricular activities. But why should kids have all the fun? Yes, there are some unique challenges with taking up a skill like ballet as an adult, but this doesn't mean that you can't overcome these challenges. Attending ballet class as an adult is a way of getting great exercise, learning a new skill, improving confidence, and meeting new people as well.
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Posted on: 16 June 2015

Worried that the pain in your feet and toes may be arthritis? Wondering what to do about it? If you are, here's a quick explanation of different types of foot pain that are consistent with arthritis and how to deal with those issues. If all your symptoms line up, you likely have arthritis, but you will need a diagnosis from a podiatrist or a rheumatologist to be sure. Here's what you may be experiencing and how to get a bit of relief:
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Posted on: 11 June 2015

Do you enjoy running or sports, but experience pain in your legs or feet? You might have faulty movement patterns in the way you walk and run that are at the root of the problem. A gait analysis might be the answer. A gait analysis is usually performed by a podiatrist or physiotherapist. It involves an analysis of the way you stand, walk and run, to determine whether your motion is problematic.
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Posted on: 5 June 2015

Fallen arches leave you with flat feet, meaning your feet lose their natural arch shape and the entire sole of each foot touches the ground when you stand. Fallen arches can put too much pressure on the supporting structures of your feet and lower legs. The condition can also lead to changes in how you walk as you alter the way your foot meets the ground each time you take a step to compensate for the change in the shape of your foot.
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