The subtalar joint is sometimes thought of as the 'steering wheel' of the body
It’s the first time the joint has been imaged while rotating in a standing position. Doctors can't currently replace your subtalar joint in the same way they can your hip and the researchers hope it might lead to more tailored treatments for ankle problems, like the personalised ones currently prescribed for issues with hips and knees.
‘Should I get rid of my insoles?’ is a common question I get asked and, to save you the trouble of reading this, my answer is, ‘it depends’. Not very helpful, I know, I prefer to encourage clients think critically and make their own informed decisions. In a culture where we’ve been brought up to defer to authority it can be hard to form our own opinions and stick to them.
Read MoreThere’s an underlying theme that I notice the more I study and it’s that however much it may look like things stay the same, they really don’t. In the same way that water erodes rock, so forces gradually shape us. We may find ourselves falling back on tired-old pronouncements but if we take the time to trace things back we can see that it is often our actions (or inactions) that have contributed to where we find ourselves in this moment.
Read MoreThe definitive list of all the barefoot and minimal shoes that can be bought or shipped to the UK.
I was really impressed by the level of diversity and choice out there and was pleased to see so many companies who make handmade shoes have added the choice of Vibram soles, making it easier than ever to find the perfect style that suits you.
