Unlike every other part of the human body, our feet are known to be more prone to overuse. This is why we should take proper care of our feet. Common foot injuries affect people from all walks of life. Athletes put high levels of stress on their feet. Most common foot injuries are accidental in nature, [...]
In essence, orthotics pertain to the design, construction, fitting, and the proper utilization of devices that deliver external support to different parts of the body with the inclusion of joints and muscle groups. Problems caused by musculoskeletal disorders, back problems, joint weakness, or the inability of muscle groups to work properly, greatly decrease an individual’s quality [...]
Treatment and prevention of adult flatfoot can reduce the incidence of additional foot problems such as bunions, hammertoes, arthritis and calluses, and improve a person’s overall health, according to research published in the July/August Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery. Overweight males in white-collar jobs are most apt to suffer from adult flatfoot disorder, a progressive [...]
