Visitors will be able to try the prototype trainers at the Royal Society Summer Science exhibition, where Professor Richards and his colleagues will be on hand to explain the science behind the design. They will also be asking willing volu…

Heel pain is a painful inflammation of an overused foot, so you don’t want to put more pressure as it means more pain. Massage can ease pain in the body and self massaging is also effective. However, we can’t reach all of the parts of our …

Stress fractures are an injury to bone caused by unaccustomed stress from running, marching, or walking. They are often seen in military recruits or athletes as they increase their training. They may also be seen in people with hormonal im…

Injury to the foot of a diabetic is the number one cause for amputation to occur and it is 15 times more likely for a diabetic patient to undergo an amputation then a non diabetic. The leading causes of foot disease associated with diabete…

Treatment for the high arch foot depends on what is going on. With muscle weakness or balance issues a person really needs to see a podiatrist. If it is generalized foot pain they seek relief for a soft orthotic or change in shoes can be h…