About this book: An absolute must read for functional feet enthusiasts! This is one of the oldest books we physically own & for some time we struggled to get hold of a digital version, we could not copy ours as...
In southern New Mexico lies the Tularosa Basin, an oblong bowl that’s home to a natural sandbox: White Sands National Park. In 2005, David Bustos came to White Sands to work as a National Park Service biologist. The following year,...
Flat feet, acquired or genetic?
"Flat" Foot is commonly misdiagnosed. Very few people statistically are born with this type of foot. And those who are do not necessarily present any problems. The weak or collapsed foot, looks very similar at first glance, but is not...
Activate your feet before moving!
One of the most common protocols we use on clients is foot exercises first thing in the morning or prior to any activities, why? Foot exercises have an acute effect on how active the muscles of the foot are, making...
Stronger feet improves strength!
Are you looking to improve your performance? A study done in 2014 by Hashimoto et. al. found that strength training for the intrinsic muscles of the foot, resulted in reduced 50m dash times, significantly longer jumps and higher vertical jumps!...
Foot exercises are very effective in restoring and preventing almost all modern foot problems. Just as diet and exercise are the most effective methods of preventing and treating all lifestyle diseases. Besides the extensive experience we have through follow-up gait...
Toe strength & forefoot related pain
If you're suffering from forefoot pain, specifically at the ball of the foot, commonly associated with Metatarsalgia or Morton's Neuroma. You'll be interested to read a recent study that found a correlation between better toe-strength and function and reduced symptoms...
Foot exercises are very effective in restoring and preventing almost all modern foot problems. Just as diet and exercise are the most effective methods of preventing and treating all lifestyle diseases. Besides the extensive experience we have through follow-up gait...
Toe-spring = reduced contact surface?
Not only do toe-springs reduce the contact surface area you have with the ground, but they also lead to foot-muscle weakness, making you prone for common foot problems such as plantar fasciitis. The effects of toe-springs has been poorly researched,...
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About this historical book: Penned in the 1800s, this book stands as a pinnacle in preserving the flame of understanding foot function and the significance of our shoe shape. Despite its small size, the impact it made during its time...
The Foot & its covering, James Dowie, 1861
Sole Revolution: Unmasking the Shoemaker's Rebellion of 1861 Hey Shoe Rebels! Prepare to step into the rebellious world of 1861, where a shoemaker dared to challenge the status quo of footwear. This isn't your typical love story with shoes; it's...