ASICS, an acronym for Anima Sana In Corpore Sano (Latin for "a healthy soul in a healthy body"), is a brand synonymous with quality, innovation, and performance in the world of running shoes. Since...
Auckland, often dubbed the "City of Sails," stands as New Zealand's largest and most dynamic metropolis, home to over 1.6 million people and serving as the nation's economic powerhouse. Nestled...
In recent years, barefoot running shoes have surged in popularity among runners seeking a more natural and efficient running experience. Unlike traditional running shoes with thick cushioning and...
The foot is a complex biomechanical structure that has to do a lot of work. As it is such complex structure, there is a lot that can go wrong with it. There are many biomechanical deviations in the...
Bunions, medically known as hallux valgus, are a common foot condition characterized by a bony bump at the base of the big toe. This deformity occurs when the big toe angles toward the other toes...
Metatarsus adductus is a common foot condition where the front part of the foot turns inward, causing the toes to point inward as well. This condition can cause discomfort and pain when walking, and...
Cimetidine is a commonly used drug to treat gastrointestinal conditions. The affect of this medicine is to stop the production of stomach acid. One of these conditions is called gastroesophageal...
Bunions are a common problem of the foot and can be painful. They are an enlargement of the big toe joint and are usually associated with a deviation of the big toe towards the smaller toes. They are...
Plantar fasciitis is the most common musculoskeletal problem seen in the foot. It is an inflammation and degeneration of the plantar fascia which is a long ligament that supports the arch of the foot...
Plantar fasciitis is one of those conditions that sounds minor until you have it—and then, every step is a sharp reminder that your foot is angry. If you're dealing with heel pain, especially that...
The main purpose of a runner having proper running shoes is to help prevent injury and help them run faster. The use of the wrong running shoe for a runner is considered to increase the risk for...
Severs disease (also called calcaneal apophysitis) is a very common condition involving the heel bone in kids which affects the growth region or area at the rear of the heel bone. This growing region...
Flat feet are a common problem and are often not necessarily an issue. It can increase the risk for other problems developing and may become symptomatic on its own. For this reason, flat feet is often...
Bunions, also known as hallux valgus, are a common foot deformity that affects many people worldwide. They are characterized by a bony bump on the base of the big toe that can cause pain, discomfort...
The Vibram Five Fingers footwear are a type of footwear that was released in 2004 and was designed to fit the foot like a glove with a pocket for each toe, like the gloves. They were initially...
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Craig Payne is a University lecturer, runner, cynic, researcher, skeptic, forum admin, woo basher, clinician, rabble-rouser, blogger and a dad.