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 ...

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 ...

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) ...

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 ...

"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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." IN A BUSTLING world where every step counts, finding the perfect pair of shoes becomes more than just a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Walking and running subjects our feet to forces in excess of body weight. The longitudinal arch of the feet was thought to be the reason the feet do not deform under such load. However, researchers ...

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 ...