Educational Articles

Healthy Foot Anatomy

Posted By Marty Hughes, DC

Disclaimer:

The above content is for educational or informational purposes only and is not intended to replace or augment professional medical instruction, diagnosis, or treatment. Read full disclaimer here.

Related articles:

Natural Foot Posture

Posted By Marty Hughes, DC

In this short video, Dr. Ray McClanahan, a sports podiatrist at Northwest Foot and Ankle and the inventor of Correct Toes, demonstrates true, anatomically correct foot position and posture. Dr. Ray discusses the effects of conventional footwear on foot arch stability and how some common shoe design features actually work against the inherent strength of the foot to deform and destabilize. Learn more about natural foot structure and posture in... Read more

How to Select Foot-Healthy Shoes

Posted By Robyn Hughes, ND

Selecting foot-healthy shoes—shoes that truly support long-term foot health—is one of the most important considerations in caring for your feet, as most foot and toe problems are caused by conventional footwear. Indeed, shoes that are generally regarded as appropriate (and even healthy) by many foot care professionals and society at large actually cause a variety of foot and toe deformities and lead to numerous musculoskeletal health problems, from bunions to... Read more
Join The Discussion

Please note that we do not provide medical advice or comment on specific health problems.

Comments need to be approved before showing up.