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The Short Foot Exercise (SFE) is the Best Thing That Happened to Flat Feet
If your flatfeet are causing you problems such as foot pain or ankle pain, then you definitely need to see a physician. Chances are that your doctor will firstly recommend non-surgical options to help with your condition, aside from giving painkillers. Of course, you would not want to go straight into the operation theater, right?…
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Famous Basketball Athletes with Flatfeet
Flat foot is an issue for athletes across the globe. Whether it be runners, footballers, or even basketball players, they’re all worried if their humble arches will slow them down. From our article on the disadvantages of flatfoot towards athletes, we’ve highlighted multiple reasons to why people with flatfeet would theoretically perform worse than others.…
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Reasons Why Your Flatfeet are Slowing You Down
Flatfeet have been a concern in the sports community for years. From casual runners to professional football players, there are those who are concerned about how they low arches might affect their performance on the field. In short, flatfeet bring disadvantages to athletes through three main mechanisms: it weakens the foot’s explosive force, it makes…
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A Step-By-Step Guide for Choosing the Right Orthotic Insole for You
Been thinking for a while on which orthotics to choose? There are dozens of brands available on the market, and each of them sell up to a dozen more insoles. So, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. It’s easy to just search on Google and choose the bestselling orthotic on the top of the results page.…
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What are the Best Exercises for Peripheral Neuropathy?
What is peripheral neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy is a type of nerve damage affecting nerves that connect our brain to the rest of our body. Neuropathy literally means “nerve disease”. Peripheral refers to distal body parts such as the feet and hands. Peripheral neuropathy is commonly caused by diabetes. It usually affects the feet, in which…
