Our feet, marvels of evolutionary engineering with 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments, have become prisoners of modern footwear. This complex foundation that once ...

Are sore, achy feet keeping you from putting your best foot forward? Instead of immediately seeking out extra-cushioned footwear or super-specialized shoe inserts, start with some foot exercises, says ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...

These three simple tests could save you a lot of pain in the long run. By Jen Murphy Building long-term strength means training all parts of your body: your legs, your arms and your core. But what ...

Our feet carry us through daily life and play a central role in the entire musculoskeletal system. Yet, their health often receives little attention. FITBOOK author Nina Ponath explains the potential ...

Marathon running is a popular sport. However, long-distance running can weaken and damage foot muscles, leading to chronic pain and running-related injuries. A new study reveals that marathon running ...

“The posterior tibialis is a muscle that originates on the back, or posterior, part of the tibia and fibula (your lower leg bones), up close to your knee,” explains Cathlin Fitzgerald, D.P.T, C.S.C.S.

With the current trend of fitness consciousness, many people have taken up long-distance running as a part of their exercise regime. They also participate in various local, national, and global ...