The summer is here, and for many of us, that means taking long walks and/or long runs barefoot on the beach while listening to music and letting the ocean breeze hit us in the face. The exercise is great way to stay in shape and burn calories. According to the University of Western Australia, athletes…
The first known shoe was worn 40,000 years ago. It’s safe to assume that they were first worn as means of protecting the foot. Today’s shoes serve many other functions other than their original purpose. Styles and fashions have changed throughout history, but it is beyond the scope of this discussion to go into historical…
It’s summer and that means kids go away to sports camps. Although they’re young, chances are they’re at more of a risk to foot and ankle injuries. Summer sports camps get very intense and competitive, which is the main reason why you might see an increase in injuries to feet and ankles. The most common…