Introduction Locomotor effects of shoes are the way in which the physical characteristics or components of shoes influence the locomotion neuromechanics of a person. Depending on the characteristics of the shoes, the effects are various, ranging from alteration in balance and posture, muscle activity of different muscles as measured by electromyography (EMG), and the impact… Read More
Your feet are the foundation of your body. This owes to the fact that they serve numerous crucial purposes for your general wellbeing, primarily offering general body support and balance by evenly distributing your weight. But despite their importance, they are among the most overused and often neglected body parts. Such neglect may result in… Read More
Your feet are a very important part of your body. They are also the body part that exerts a lot of effort in helping move you get from one place to another – carrying you through the day-to-day activities you will have to accomplish. When you give it some thought, once your feet give up… Read More
Your shoes are changing your feet. The ankles of people who habitually wear shoes are different to those of people who tend to walk barefoot (Sorrentino et al., 2019). In many industrial societies, people tend to wear shoes from a young age. However, many people around the world often go barefoot, or wear only very… Read More
There is an old military saying that is told to new recruits the world over: Look after you feet and your teeth! The logic behind this most basic of hygiene advice, is that if your feet are not in good order, you cannot walk out of any trouble you get into. Also, if your teeth… Read More
Which area of the body has the most bones? Hand. Foot. Spine. Skull.
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