Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of pain, disability, and reduced quality of life worldwide, particularly among older adults. Affecting roughly 50% of people over 65, it involves...
Flip flops are a category of footwear that are both good and bad for the feet. They are good for the feet when they get the foot out of tight constricting footwear into the open air, especially in the...
Flip flops are the quintessential summer staple—lightweight, breathable, and effortlessly casual. Yet for many wearers, they represent a biomechanical compromise. Traditional flip flops offer minimal...
Trends in diet and official recommendations as to what is the better healthy diet changes over time. The changes are due to better understandings of what consists of healthy diet, the understanding of...
Chemtrails are nothing more than a silly made up conspiracy theory, mostly from those who must have failed high school science. The chemtrail conspiracy theory claims that the normal long lasting...
Crocs, the iconic foam clogs that burst onto the scene in 2002, have become a polarizing staple in modern footwear. Originally designed as boating shoes, their lightweight, waterproof Croslite...
Flip flops are a staple of casual footwear, beloved for their simplicity, breathability, and ease of wear. From beach outings to summer barbecues, they’re a go-to choice for millions. However, their...
The New Balance running shoe company is one of the major players in the running shoe and sneaker market. Like all their competitors, most of their shoes are manufactured in different Asian countries...
Sugary drinks have got themselves a bad rap as not being good for our health and well-being. It has been considered that sugary drinks are a significant contributor to many health conditions...
Athletes train hard to reach their goals, usually by increasing the amount and intensity of their training. However, what has become clearer in recent years is that resting and not training is...
The six determinants of gait represent a foundational concept in biomechanics, first articulated in 1953 by J.B. deC.M. Saunders, Verne T. Inman, and Howard D. Eberhart. These determinants describe...
The slides as a category of footwear are becoming an increasingly popular type of casual footwear. The slide sandals typically are an open-toed type of sandal that is easy to slip the foot in and out...
Pigeon-toed, or inwardly turned feet, is a condition that is often viewed as a physical flaw, with many individuals seeking medical attention to correct it. However, there are advantages to being...
Arthur Lydiard, a New Zealand running coach, revolutionized the sport of distance running with his innovative training methodologies, leaving an indelible mark on athletics worldwide. Born on July 6...
Arthur Lydiard (1917–2004), the self-taught New Zealand coach, stands unchallenged as the most influential figure in the history of distance running. While other coaches have produced champions, none...
Author Bio
Craig Payne is a University lecturer, runner, cynic, researcher, skeptic, forum admin, woo basher, clinician, rabble-rouser, blogger and a dad.