Objectives To examine the association between foot structure upon entry to military service and subsequent ankle injury during one year of follow-up. Background Ankle injuries are common among ...

The overarching goal was to determine whether differences in the anatomy and function of the foot impact movement, performance, and the propensity for injury. "We hope this type of information can ...

Sometimes it can feel like you need a medical degree when shopping for shoes. Though many footwear companies now provide an arsenal of information on their running and hiking shoes, detailing features ...

Haglund’s deformity is a bony ridge or bump that appears on the back of the heel bone, where the Achilles tendon attaches to the heel. Changing footwear and stretching exercises may help, but some ...

Foot pain is one of those frustrations people often try to ignore – until ignoring it becomes impossible. “For many, foot pain is something to try to ‘push through,’ but over time, it can impact daily ...

When a partial fossil foot emerged from Ethiopia’s ancient sediments, it carried a quiet but profound implication: Lucy, the famous Australopithecus afarensis skeleton, may not have walked her ...

Foot pain can become a persistent companion for those who spend hours standing, walking, or exercising. From the piercing discomfort of plantar fasciitis to the dull ache of overworked arches, finding ...