Pronation refers to the natural rolling movement of your foot when you walk or run, where the arch of your foot collapses to absorb shock. Some people can have over-pronation, or flat feet, or under-pronation, or high arches. In either case, it can lead to plantar fasciitis, which is ...
Heel Stretches for the Foot Sole The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue which runs along the sole of your foot, connecting the heel bone to the toes. It supports the arches of the foot and is really important for transferring forces through the foot. ...
Dynamic ankle exercises use simple active movements such as picking up marbles with your toes to increase the strength of the foot. They are particularly good for strengthening the muscles under the foot that support the foot arches. They don't take much effort and are really easy to do while...
Over the next several days we drove across the states of Colorado, Utah, Nevada, California, and then back up to Oregon, stopping in Moab for a day of hiking in Arches, and then Reno for two days to visit a good friend of ours. When we arrived back in Oregon, it had been 7 full...
pronation, or flat feet, or under-pronation, or high arches. In either case, it can lead to plantar fasciitis, which is a painful condition in your heel or the bottom of your feet. Stretching and massaging your arches will allow you to waltz throughout your day with less pain or no ...