The following article was written by Jim Hixson of Feet for Life Motion Center in Chesterfield, MO. This piece recently appeared in a slightly different form on the Natural Running Center website. 1. Humans were not meant to run. Locomotion is arguably the most important characteristic that determines the survival of a species. Unless predators …
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The following quotes are pulled from the study conducted by Craig E Richards, Parker J Magin and Robin Callister from the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The study was designed to see if the traditionally prescribed distance running shoe is based on scientific information. “Distance runners are notorious for their high rates of minor musculoskeletal …
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Have you ever noticed the foot of a child? Particularly a child who has just been born? The child will have a forefoot that is wider than the rest of the foot. Meaning, the tips of the toes are wider than the ball of the foot and there are natural spaces in between the toes. …
A Foot and Toes Survival Guide for Today’s Fabulous Fashionista. Written by: Dr. Robyn Hughes, ND & Dr. Ray McClanahan, DPM You’re a contemporary fashionista who dresses to impress. You faithfully don your high heels to conform to business dress standards, impress your employees, boss, or coworkers, and look fierce, maybe even sexy. You’re aware …
The following quotes have been pulled from Dr. William Rossi’s article Children’s Footwear: The Launching Site for Adult Foot Ills. Dr. Rossi’s article takes a look at the negative affects of shoes on children’s foot health. “As a result, by the time the average shoe wearing child has reached the tender age of seven or …
In his article Why Shoes Make Normal Gait Impossible, Dr. William Rossi discusses the affect that shoes have on biomechanics and gait. The following are excerpts from Dr. Rossi’s article. Read the complete article here. “…natural is biomechanically impossible for any shoe-wearing person. Natural gait and shoes are biomechanically incompatible because shoes automatically convert the …
Walking on blacktop or concrete is a generally predictable experience, as far as the foot and ankle are concerned. Since these surfaces are mostly flat, the numerous joints in the foot and ankle become aware of moving within limited ranges of motion. However, the foot and ankle undergo a different, less predictable experience the moment …
In his article, Fashion and Foot Deformation, Dr. William Rossi explores the influence that fashion has had and continues to have foot health. The following quotes from Rossi’s article push us to think about the effect that status, fashion, and culture can have on our health. “There is a significant message seeking to get through …
In 1905, Phil Hoffman, M.D., traveled to numerous undeveloped countries to observe the foot and skeletal structures of people who lived barefoot. He noticed the differences between their feet, and those he had observed during his medical work in the US. These differences were subtle, such as toes being generally straight, in comparison to our …
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