A new smart insole system that monitors how people walk in real time could help users improve posture and provide early warnings for conditions from plantar fasciitis to Parkinson's disease.

If you’re ignoring a small stabilizing muscle called the posterior tibialis—which plays an important role in your running and ...

A chiropractor shares seven key stretches to help loosen tight calves and relieve tension in your lower legs after a workout.

Your foot type, sneaker preference, and, in particular, current pain level will determine your best fit. Super painful plantar fasciitis demands soft cushioning, but one that's on the up might need a ...

Anatomy is the field of biology that studies the structure of living things. Anatomy focuses on the composition, structure and location of the parts of organisms tissues, organs and systems ...

Plantar calluses are areas of thick ... Increase the length of the Achilles tendon (band of fibrous tissue connecting the calf muscle and heel bone) to improve the alignment of the foot and ankle Fuse ...

Running, walking, or hiking on an incline can also add extra strain, as can beach volleyball or other activities performed on sinking or uneven surfaces. Combining any of these factors with a job that ...

This movement strains the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in your feet and legs. As a result, you develop pain, limited movement, and many conditions like shin splints, sprained ankles, and plantar ...

As Slovakia continues its efforts to rid the country of foot-and-mouth disease, after a state of emergency was declared across the whole country on Tuesday. A new outbreak of the disease has been ...

When you’re dealing with plantar fasciitis, one of the best things you can do is rest. But if you need to be out and about, the right shoes are the key to minimizing pain and preventing your ...

Regular stretching of the calves, Achilles tendon, and plantar fascia increases flexibility and reduces tension that contributes to pain. Strength training for the intrinsic foot muscles improves ...