There is a lot going on about the benefits of barefoot or minimalist running with no really science or evidence to support it. There are just lots of claims and counterclaims and lots of lot head with anonymous forum and blog comments! Simply there is no evidence one way or another on the best way Continue reading →
Plantar fasciitis is the most common musculoskeletal problem affecting the foot. The classic sign of plantar fasciitis is what is called ‘first step pain’, that is much more severe pain after rest, especially getting out of bed in the morning. The pain is almost always under the heel. So if you have pain under the Continue reading →
There are many different causes of pain on the top of the foot with there being several key ones. ‘Top of foot pain’ is becoming very common in barefoot runners and those who forefoot strike rather than heel stroke when running. The other key one is an osteoarthritis that is more common in older patients. Continue reading →
More and more people are turning up in the retro running shoes, like the Onitsuka Tiger which was a popular running shoe. Running shoe technology as move on substantially since then, though the evidence that better running shoes actually make a difference is limited. Despite this, there is nothing wrong with these type of shoes, Continue reading →