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Classic Study #3: Feet & Footprints of Solomon Islanders

Posted By Marty Hughes, DC

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Classic Study #2: Notes on Foot Disorders

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April 22, 2015
Liz Hoffmaster

I am a physical therapist who has been working on her feet for about four years now. At 58, I am amazed to see how much they have changed and how much stronger they are. I am delighted to read these classic studies on “unshod feet.” It is fairly shocking to realize how off-base I was as a younger practitioner who knew no better and to know how few people are aware of the potential of strengthening and improving feet. A patient recently introduced me to “Correct Toes” and I have been using them and recommending them to other patients. Great blog, great website, great tools. Thanks!

April 22, 2015
Natural Footgear

Hi, Liz,

Thank you for your comment. And thank you for your very kind words! Much obliged! I’m so glad to hear that you (and by extension, your patients) are benefitting from natural foot health concepts.

Kind regards,
Marty Hughes, DC

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