Tag: running

  • Famous Running Athletes with Flatfeet

    Famous Running Athletes with Flatfeet

    If you’ve clicked on this post, chances are you’re looking for inspiration from athletes for a peculiar issue: flatfeet. Also known as pes planus, this condition results from a non-existent medial arch of the foot, leading to a complete faceplant of the foot’s sole into the ground. We’ve written a whole article on why people…

  • Reasons Why Your Flatfeet are Slowing You Down

    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…