Our feet, marvels of evolutionary engineering with 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments, have become prisoners of modern footwear. This complex foundation that once ...

Foot pain is highly prevalent at various ages and is especially common in middle-aged and older women 1,2. Foot pain can lead to a variety of musculoskeletal problems and is associated with decreased ...

Marathon running is a popular sport. However, long-distance running can weaken and damage foot muscles, leading to chronic pain and running-related injuries. A new study reveals that marathon running ...

The foot exercises “rock-paper-scissors” and “towel gathering” are widely used in patients with lower limb disorders; however, there are no detailed reports on muscle activity during such training. We ...

With the current trend of fitness consciousness, many people have taken up long-distance running as a part of their exercise regime. They also participate in various local, national, and global ...