The arch running across the width of the human foot might be a big part of the reason that people can walk and run upright, a new study suggests. People have a prominent arch along the insides of ...

When shopping for a new pair of walking or running shoes, finding the right fit for your arch type is a game changer. But, figuring out your arch type can leave you feeling seriously confused (me, hi) ...

Whether carrying heavy tools, climbing ladders, managing wildland terrain or moving patients, your job’s activities require the ability to stand and walk safely. The foot is the base of support for ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Those with plantar fasciitis know the struggle all too well: Your doctor tells you wearing shoes at home ...

Many athletes are all too familiar with throbbing foot arches. Physical activities such as running, dancing and hiking can take their toll on feet, and one of the most susceptible areas of the foot is ...

If you have flat feet, your feet don’t have a normal arch when you’re standing. This can cause pain when you do extensive physical activity. The condition is referred to as pes planus, or fallen ...

During human evolution, the foot underwent strong selective pressures. The pronounced medial arch of the human foot is considered a unique feature in the evolution of habitual bipedalism. A high ...

You're ready to get a new pair of shoes and visit the shoe store. While there, an associate asks you about your shoe size, if your feet are wide or narrow, and what type of arch you have.‌ You might ...

As a busy sports-medicine podiatrist in Orangeburg, New York, Robert Conenello, D.P.M., sees runners with a wide range of foot problems, from Achilles problems to bunions to stress fractures. But more ...