Rhagades is a term used to describe cracks that occur in the skin, usually around the mouth. Occasionally you see the term used to describe cracked heels in the foot, especially in European countries. Rhagades, also known as rhagades fissures or perleche, refers to deep cracks or fissures that develop in the skin, typically in […]
These Split Toe running shoe are making some what of a comeback in recent year after originally being popular in Japan. Several running shoe companies now make these shoe with pockets for one or more toes. Split toe shoes, also known as tabi shoes, are a type of footwear that originated in Japan. They are […]
The drop of a running shoe is the difference between the height of the heel and the height of the forefoot. A zero drop running shoe is when the forefoot and heel are of the same height. Zero drop running shoes are a type of footwear designed with a minimal height difference between the heel […]
High Heel Workouts are increasing in popularity. these are exercise classes in which the participants wear their high heels. It is generally not recommended to do a workout in high heel shoes. High heels are designed primarily for fashion and style, not for athletic activities or exercise. Why high heel shoes are not suitable for […]
APOS Therapy is a footwear system used to treat knee problems. A number of claims get made for the product that is not necessarily supported by good research. APOS Therapy, short for “All Phases of Step,” is a non-invasive treatment approach designed to alleviate symptoms and improve function in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA). It […]
The Airia One running shoe are a unique running that has a cant or slant under the forefoot, thicker under the lateral forefoot. It is no longer available The Airia One running shoe was a unique and innovative shoe that gained attention for its distinctive design and claimed performance benefits. However, as of my knowledge […]
Os tibiale externum is another name for an accessory navicular, an extra ossicle of bone attached to the tibia, usually where the poeterior tibial muscle attaches. “Os tibiale externum” refers to an accessory bone or an additional bone that can sometimes be found in the foot. Specifically, it is an accessory bone located on the […]
The Accessory Navicular is an extra bone or ossicle that is on the medial side of the navicular bone. There are several types and some can be painful It is sometimes called os tibiale externum. An accessory navicular is an extra bone or piece of cartilage that is present in some individuals. It is a […]
The Hubscher maneuver or Jacks test is a clinical assessment that involves dorsiflexing the hallux in the weightbeairng foot and estimating the force needed to raise the arch of the foot. This test is a measure of the integrity of the windlass mechanism of the foot. The Hubscher maneuver, also known as the Hubscher test […]
Grounding is pseudoscientific nonsense that states that being in touch with the ground barefoot somehow changes the electrical potential in the body and this somehow has health benefits. Its is no better than snake oil. Grounding or earthing is a practice that involves direct physical contact with the Earth’s surface, such as walking barefoot on […]
