Low and High Arches: Our feet are the foundation of our body, and any malposition can cause a host of issues. Two common foot malpositions are low-arched foot (pes planus) and high-arched foot (pes cavus). Low-arched foot: Low-arched foot or flat foot is a condition where the inner longitudinal arch of the foot becomes…
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that causes pain in the heel and arch of the foot. It occurs when the plantar fascia, a fibrous band of tissue that supports the arch of the foot, becomes inflamed. Causes of Plantar Fasciitis There are several factors that can contribute to the development…
We proudly announce that MyFootBalance® 3D foot scanning technology has been shortlisted in the Sports Medical category in the Sports Technology Awards 2024. MyFootBalance®, FootBalance’s patented 3D Foot Scanning Service, combines advanced 3D scanning with biomechanical foot analysis and personalised footwear and gear recommendations, making it the most comprehensive 3D foot scanning technology in the market. The Sports…
In our sedentary modern lifestyles, finding ways to stay active and prioritize our health has become more important than ever. One simple yet effective way to incorporate physical activity into our daily routine is by aiming for 10,000 steps per day. Walking is a low-impact exercise that offers numerous health benefits and can be easily…
ඔබට ඔබේ දණහිසේ වේදනාවක් දැනෙනවාද, විශේෂයෙන්ම එහා මෙහා යන විට හෝ දිගු වේලාවක් වාඩි වී සිටීමෙන් පසුව? අධික ලෙස ඇවිදීම, ක්රීඩාවල නිරත වීම, හෝ වෙහෙසකර භාවිතයන් නිසා ඔබ දණහිස ආබධයන්ට ලක්වී ඔබගේ සුපුරුදු ජීවන රටාවෙන් ඔබව ඈතකර තබන්නේද? ඔබේ දණහිසේ වේදනාවට හේතු බොහෝමයක් තිබිය හැකි නමුත්, මෙම ලිපියෙන් සාකච්ඡා කරන්නේ ඔබේ වේදනාකාරී දණහිස් සමනය කිරීමට…
Do you feel pain or aching in your knees, especially when moving around or after sitting for extended periods of time? Are injuries, inflammation or overuse keeping you sidelined from the activities you enjoy? While there are many reasons that could be the culprit of your knee pain, this article discusses some strategies you can…
Pain in the lower back is one of the most common issues related to musculoskeletal problems. Statistics indicate that up to eight out of ten adults experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. Spinal disorders and back problems are among the leading causes of sick leave and disability in the working-age population.…
What is Metatarsalgia? Metatarsalgia is a condition that causes pain in the ball of the foot, which is located under the front of the foot and especially around the base of the toes. It is often the result of increased pressure on the balls of the feet. Causes of…
Basketball insoles are designed to provide additional support and comfort for basketball players during their games and practices. One common question that arises is whether custom moulded insoles can help with basketball performance. To answer this question, it is important to consider both subjective comfort and movement mechanics. Studying…