Latest flat feet Stories

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Parents keep a close eye on their growing children, watching for proper development and alert for any sign of a problem because small problems can have big implications. Surgeons at the Annual Conference of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) this week are conferring with one another on Pediatric Flatfoot, a childhood condition that, if left untreated, can result in permanent deformity in adulthood. Flatfoot deformity...

ROSEMONT, Ill., Jan. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Planning to start running or taking a Zumba class in the new year? It is important to take it slow, warm-up properly, and wear the proper footwear for the activity. The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) has a lot of advice to offer individuals looking to try out new exercise regimens for 2013. Overuse injuries, including stress fractures and Achilles tendinitis, may be avoided with some tips. (Logo:...

CHICAGO, July 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2012 Summer Olympics have arrived, and according to foot and ankle surgeons from the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), intense play performance throughout the games can cause an increased risk for foot and ankle injuries. From plantar fasciitis to Lisfranc injuries to ankle sprains and stress fractures, Olympic athletes, including Jason Burnett, Jon Horton, Chellsie Memmel, Sam Mikulak, McKayla Maroney and others have...

(Ivanhoe Newswire)-- Have you ever experienced the pain of flat feet? New insight may help millions of Americans who suffer from the painful condition. Thanks to a team at the University of East Anglia a recent discovery was made that may help doctors understand what may be the cause of adult-acquired flat feet. Flat feet are most common in women over 40 and are often left undiagnosed and untreated. Adult-acquired flat feet are caused from 'stretching out' a tendon that stabilizes the...

CHICAGO, Nov. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With school sports seasons in full swing, the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons stresses that athletes should never "play through the pain" in their feet. Left untreated, heel pain can lead to difficulty in walking that will require complicated therapy. The number of pediatric patients reporting heel pain increases with fall and winter sports seasons. Obesity is emerging as another prominent cause of heel pain--even with...

University of Calgary Running Injury Clinic researchers examine effectiveness of shoe inserts It's one of those mysteries that has baffled runners and running doctors for decades: Why do orthotics work? Orthotics are commonly prescribed for painful conditions like plantar fasciitis, and, anecdotally, people swear by them, however scientists aren't exactly sure how they work. A recent study by University of Calgary Faculty of Kinesiology researcher Reed Ferber, PhD, published in the...

STRASSENHAUS, Germany, May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- - Cross reference: Picture is available via epa european pressphoto agency and can be downloaded free of charge at: http://www.presseportal.de/story.htx?firmaid=101188 - Around 80% of the population suffer from increased foot and back pain. There are several different causes of these problems. Amongst these are: shoes which are too tight or have too high heels, being overweight and, of course, there might be an...

African Americans in the study age 45 or older were three times more likely than whites of the same age to have corns or flat feet. In people who were not obese, African Americans were twice as likely to have bunions and hammer toes than whites. Common foot disorders such as flat feet, corns and bunions are more prevalent among African Americans than in whites, a new study by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers has found.African Americans in the study age 45 or older were...

Researchers have known that overweight children tend to have "flatter" feet than their normal-weight peers, but it has not been clear whether the problem is because of a potential problem in the structure of the foot bone or simply extra fat padding. A new study suggests it could be both. Generally, people with flat feet have a lowered arch at the inside of the foot, which typically makes them leave a complete footprint on a flat surface. All babies and toddlers have flat feet, with the arch...

Repetitive impact on feet can increase risk of damage CHICAGO, June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Stress fractures of the foot are becoming more common in runners, especially first-time marathoners, according to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. The growing popularity of marathons among beginning runners has contributed to the increase in repetitive stress injuries, including stress fractures of the foot, seen by foot and ankle surgeons. Often, first-time marathoners enter a race with...