Collecting coins usually started out only as a hobby to engage in for many people, however you can hear what other people point out (or you probably have seen this yourself) with regards to news of...
Ballet flats are a type of footwear that are inspired by the shoes that ballet dancers wear. They are shoes that are minimalist in design like the ballet shoes and have no design features that do...
Bunions are a common problem of the feet. They are an enlargement of the big toe joint and are associated with a hallux valgus which is a deviation of the big toe over towards the lessor toes. They...
Haglund’s deformity or a pump bump is an enlarged bit of bone at the back of the heel is a real problem in runners and is often not easy to deal with. The enlarged part of the heel bone rubs on the...
Our own mojo is one challenge that may be a little bit mysterious and hard to explain. The mojo is normally looked upon as our source of vigour as well as energy, your self confidence in addition to...
Frostbite is a serious medical condition that occurs when skin and tissues freeze due to exposure to cold temperatures. It most commonly affects the extremities, such as the fingers, toes, nose, and...
Selecting the right running shoe is an important decision that a runner has to make. As there are a few hundred different brands and models of running shoes to choose from, this is not exactly an easy...
Speed is important for any website and even more important for an ecommerce website. The slower a site the more people that give up and leave the site before they buy and you lose profits. For...
Pain in the big toe that hurts when walking is mostly common due to osteoarthritis and is often given the term more commonly known as hallux rigidus if the joint is really rigid or hallux limitus if...
Interdigital maceration is a common skin condition characterized by the softening and breakdown of skin between the toes, often leading to discomfort and increased susceptibility to infections. This...
While running is a great way to get fit and help with a healthy lifestyle, it is not without it risks and a number of runners can get an overuse injury each year that can be enough to stop them...
Calluses are a common problem on the feet. The most common cause of a callus is excessive pressure on the area. Due to the pressure the skin becomes thicker to protect itself. Eventually the skin...
Podiatry (or what used to be called ‘chiropody’) felt is a commonly used padding material to treat a wide range of problems in the feet. The podiatry felt is a natural material that is semi-compressed...
One thing you find in the running community is a lot of myths and misconceptions regarding training, running injury and running shoes. This results in a lot of bad advice being given by those...
Infants are born with flat feet. Its not a problem and is quite normal. A of that flatness is due to a fat pad that is in the arch. The proper arch of the foot should start to form as the child starts...
Craig Payne is a University lecturer, runner, cynic, researcher, skeptic, forum admin, woo basher, clinician, rabble-rouser, blogger and a dad.