Foot health is often overlooked until discomfort or pain becomes undeniable. Your feet bear the weight of your entire body, endure constant movement, and are prone to injuries and conditions that can...
The Achilles tendon is one of the most powerful tendons in the body. It connects our calf muscles to the heel bone, so transmits the forces from the calf through to the foot for walking and running...
Dr. Sheldon Lee Cooper, BSc, MSc, MA, PhD, ScD, is a Caltech theoretical physicist from Pasadena, Ca in the TV series, The Big Bang Theory and the spin off series Young Sheldon. Originally from East...
Secret Squirrel was a animated character produced by Hanna-Barbera and also the name of their portion in The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show, which first showed in 1965. He was presented with his own...
Within the running community there is often a lot of discussion and even obsession with the running form or technique with lots of opinion, lots of claims from guru’s with a lot of dogma and not a lot...
Pharmaceutical drugs are highly regulated to ensure their safety, efficacy, and quality, and to protect public health. The regulation of pharmaceutical drugs involves a complex system of laws...
A callus under the foot can become a painful problem if it becomes too thick and hard. These calluses can be quite a common problem and a foot callus can keep coming back if the reason for that callus...
Imagine you're at a family gathering, and suddenly, your uncle collapses, clutching his chest. The room falls silent as panic sets in. No one knows what to do until emergency services arrive, which...
Ice sports are popular as a means of recreation, socializing, getting fitter and also as a competitive sport such as speed skating, figure skating and ice hockey. Specialized equipment and specialized...
Metatarsalgia is a commonly used term for pain in the forefoot, however the term is pretty useless. Metatarsalgia literally means pain around the metatarsals in the forefoot and as a diagnosis it...
Niagara Falls has captivated humanity for centuries, drawing millions of visitors annually and cementing its status as one of the planet’s most iconic natural wonders. Straddling the border between...
A gait analysis is a process used to assess the way you walk or run. It involves examining the movement patterns of your body, particularly your legs and feet, to identify any abnormalities or...
The ankle joint is one of the more important joints in the body for movement. Imagine trying to move the body forward over the foot if the ankle joint did not move. It is not impossible, but it is...
The big toe joint is an important joint for normal biomechanics and walking. When we are walking and the foot is flat on the ground, that big toe joint needs to bend as the heel comes off the ground...
In the modern world, where hard surfaces dominate our walking environments and sedentary lifestyles are increasingly common, foot health often takes a backseat. Yet, our feet are the foundation of our...
Author Bio
Craig Payne is a University lecturer, runner, cynic, researcher, skeptic, forum admin, woo basher, clinician, rabble-rouser, blogger and a dad.