FeetWise

09/06/2022

Hello!
It's been a while
Sincere apologies for not showing up all the while,it's due to like they say"unforseen circumstances"lol

We hope that now that we are back,we will continue as Soon as possible to enlighten us about issues concerning our feet, footwears, footwears maintenance and the likes.

But before then, let me ask a question.
"What does your feet mean to you",how important is your feet to you.
Next week, I will be sharing about the STRAIN I went through on my feet about two weeks ago.until then, please keep working and walking.

23/03/2022

Hello!
Hope you are having a good time?
In continuation of our discuss on Pronation, today,we shall be taking a look at Over pronation and how to fixing it.

What can we do to fix the problem of over-pronation?

There is no real cure as such for over-pronation, however a lot can be done to prevent it. The most effective way to minimise over-pronation and its effects on the body is by wearing orthotics inside the shoes.

Orthotics

An 'orthotic' (orthotic insole, shoe insert or orthosis) is a device placed inside the shoes with the purpose of restoring our normal foot function. Different types of foot orthotics are available, from special custom-made devices (prescribed by a Podiatrist) to so called 'off-the-shelf' orthotics which can be purchased from pharmacies, good quality shoe stores or specialty websites.

Orthotics correct the problem of over-pronation and they re-align the foot and ankle bones to their neutral position, restoring our natural foot function. In turn, this will help alleviate problems not only in the feet, but also in other parts of the body!

Too many shoes these days are using soft materials all-around the shoes and are very 'floppy' giving no support or stability whatsoever. In summer, many people wear open footwear such as sandals and flip-flops which are even worse in biomechanical terms.

Hope you have been able to learn a thing or another from today's talking point?.
Please,Stay tuned as we bring you another exciting topics on issues that has to with your feet next week.

16/03/2022

Hey!
Hope your week is going on well?
The main condition we are going to concentrate on in this topic is pronation but we will talk on supination a bit also. These two terms refer to a foots natural rolling movement while walking or running.

What is Pronation?

Pronation refers to the inward roll of the foot during normal motion and occurs as the outer edge of the heel strikes the ground and the foot rolls inward and flattens out. A moderate amount of pronation is required for the foot to function properly, however damage and injury can occur during excessive pronation. When excessive pronation does occur the foot arch flattens out and stretches the muscles, tendons and ligaments underneath the foot.

What is Supination?

Supination is the opposite of pronation and refers to the outward roll of the foot during normal motion. A natural amount of supination occurs during the push-off phase of the running gait as the heel lifts off the ground and the forefoot and toes are used to propel the body forward. However, excessive supination (outward rolling) places a large strain on the muscles and tendons that stabilize the ankle, and can lead to the ankle rolling completely over, resulting in an ankle sprain or total ligament rupture.

What exactly is over-pronation?

Over-pronation occurs when we pronate too deep and for too long, not giving the foot a chance to 'recover' and supinate. The foot stays flexible at all times. Over-pronators use a lot more energy when walking. Worse, over-pronation causes an imbalance throughtout the entire body, putting excessive strain on the feet, legs, knees and lower back.

Other terms for over-pronation are 'fallen arches', 'dropped arches' or 'collapsed arches'. The term 'flat feet' is also often used. However, a true 'flat foot' is very rare. In fact, less than 5% of the population have completely flat feet (Pes Planus) with no arch present whatsoever. Most of us (90%) have a normal to low arch and only 5% have a high arch. People with a high arch (Pes Cavus) are also called 'over-supinators'. This means that the foot stays rigid at all times and lacks its natural shock-absorbing mechanism.

It's important to appreciate that you don't have to be flat-footed to suffer from over-pronation! In fact, the vast majority of people with a 'normal- to-low arch' suffer from over-pronation. Interestingly, the arches may appear quite normal when sitting (or even standing up-right), but when we start to walk the problem of over-pronation becomes evident...with every step we take the arches collapse and the ankles roll inwards.

We will be continuing from here next time,and we be looking at how we can fix overpronation.Until then,keep walking tall.
Image credit:https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Pronation-and-Supination_fig1_277296302

09/03/2022

Hey!
Hope you are having a good time?
Today,We will be taking our discourse on the CALF MUSCLE a bit further.
Here are a few causes of common calf muscle problems

•Improper or insufficient warm up or cool down is a common cause of calf strain
•Climbing or running up hills.
•Wearing inappropriate footwear or using
an inappropriate equipment.
•Excessive acceleration from stationary and
lunging
Common calf muscle injuries.
Common calf muscle injuries include the following;
•Calf muscle strain: Stretching the calf muscle
past its normal length results in tearing of some
calf muscle fibers. Calf muscle strains can vary
from mild (slight pain) to severe (complete tear of
the calf muscle).

•Pulled calf muscle: A calf muscle strain is
commonly called a pulled calf muscle. "Pulling"
the muscle refers to stretching the calf muscle
beyond its limit.

•Calf muscle tear: All calf muscle strains result in
tearing of some muscle fibers. More serious
injuries may result in partial or complete tear of
the calf muscle.

•Calf muscle rupture: Complete tear of the calf
muscle, resulting in severe pain and inability to
walk. The calf muscle may collapse into a lump or
ball shape, seen and felt through the skin.

•Calf muscle myositis: Inflammation of the calf
muscle. Infections or autoimmune conditions
(caused when the immune system mistakenly
attacks the body's own tissues) are usually
responsible, although calf muscle myositis is rare.

Treatment of calf muscle injuries.

It is important not to ignore a calf strain, as this could cause further damage and lead to a grade 3 strain.The earlier the treatment, the better the outcome.Immediate treatment of calf muscle injuries include the following;

•Rest: Give rest to the affected part. Take a break
from any activity that may be causing your pain.

•Ice: Apply the ice or cold pack for 10 to 20
minutes, 3 or more times a day to minimize the
pain and swelling. After 48 to 72 hours, if swelling
is gone, apply heat to the area that hurts. Do not
apply ice or heat directly to the skin. Place a towel
over the cold or heat pack before applying it to
the skin.

•Compression: Wrapping the injured area with an
elastic bandage will help to reduce swelling. Don’t
wrap it too tightly, because this can cause more
swelling over the affected area. Loosen the
bandage if it is too tight.Talk to your doctor if you
think you need to use a wrap for longer than 48 to
72 hours; a more serious problem may be
present.

•Elevation: Elevate the affected area on a pillow
while applying ice and anytime you are sitting or
lying down. Try to keep the injured part above the
heart level to help minimize swelling.
Image source:washingtonian.com

02/03/2022

Calf?
I thought that's the kid of a cow!

The calf muscle pronounced /kɑːf/ is at the back of your lower leg, behind your shin bone(the shin also called the tibia forming the lower half of the knee joint above and the inner protuberance of the ankle below) It actually includes three muscles. Together, the muscles help you walk, run, jump, stand on your toes and flex your foot (lift your toes up toward your knee).

•How's the calf important to the Human Feet?
Yes,your question is valid.

Your calf muscle supports you when you stand and enables you to move your foot and your lower leg. It propels (pushes) you forward when you walk or run. It also allows you to jump, rotate your ankle, flex your foot and “lock” your knee.

•Conditions that affect the calf muscle include:

Muscle strain: The most common calf injury is a strain. It happens when the muscle fibers stretch too far or tear. It usually results from strenuous exercise or overuse. This injury is common in activities like running and sports that require jumping or quick stops and starts, such as soccer, basketball, football and volleyball.

Leg cramps: Muscle cramps and muscle spasms in the calves can be very painful. Leg cramps can happen during the day or at night. They can result from several factors, including pregnancy, dehydration, some medications and certain health conditions.

Next week we will talk more on conditions of the calf muscle.
Until then,keep holding forth.
Image source:https://www.squareonephysio.ca/calf-muscle-strain/

21/02/2022

YOUR ACHILLES TENDON,YOUR FREEDOM.

The Achilles tendon is a tough band of fibrous tissue that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone (calcaneus). The Achilles tendon is also called the calcaneal tendon.

The gastrocnemius and soleus muscles (calf muscles) unite into one band of tissue, which becomes the Achilles tendon at the low end of the calf. The Achilles tendon then inserts into the calcaneus. Small sacs of fluid called bursae cushion the Achilles tendon at the heel.

The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body. When the calf muscles flex, the Achilles tendon pulls on the heel. This movement allows us to stand on our toes when walking, running, or jumping. Despite its strength, the Achilles tendon is also vulnerable to injury, due to its limited blood supply and the high tensions placed on it.

The Achilles tendon was named in 1693 after the Greek hero Achilles

Major problems associated with the Achilles tendon include Achilles tendinitis and Achilles tendon ruptures

Achilles tendinitis: Frequent activity (running or walking) causes an over use of the end of the Achilles tendon, causing pain and stiffness at the back of the heel. Rest, ice, and stretching may speed healing, which can take weeks.

Achilles tendon rupture;A complete rupture of the Achilles tendon may make a "pop" sound, followed by pain and swelling of the lower leg. Treating an Achilles tendon rupture requires surgery or long-term immobilization of the ankle.

Please stay tuned as we bring you more exciting topics in our next content and until then,keep walking tall.

Image source:emedicinehealth.com

02/02/2022

What about your HEEL?

The heel bone (calcaneus) lies at the back of the foot beneath the ankle. Along with surrounding tissues and a small bone called the talus, the heel bone works to provide balance and side-to-side movement of the back of the foot.
Picture the lowly heel. It’s really the cornerstone of your body as all your weight rests on this mechanism of bone, muscle and tendon.

The heel plays a very important part in shaping the arch and managing the stress of running and walking.

How your Heel Works

The heel bone gives your heel its shape and is the largest bone in the foot. There are two muscles that extend from the sides of the heel bone. These muscles move your big toe and your smallest toe.

The heel bone is also the starting point for the Achilles tendon, the largest and strongest in the body. This band of fibrous tissue connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. The Achilles tendon pulls on the heel when the calf muscles flex and let us push up on our toes to jump, run and walk.

Your ankle and heel work together to shape your foot’s arch. But the heel has another job, along with the arch, to help your foot distribute evenly the forces applied to it.

The two most common causes of heel pain involve the connective tissues that link the heel to the base of the foot or bottom of the calf muscle. The conditions are called plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis.

Plantar fasciitis refers to the inflammation of the band of tissue that forms the arch of the foot and connects your heel bone to the base of your toes
The stabbing or throbbing pain is felt on the bottom of the heel and occurs when you place weight on the heel after rest. For example, you may feel plantar fasciitis pain when taking your first step in the morning or standing up after prolonged sitting

inflammation of the Achilles tendon(Achilles Tendonitis) This is the large, cord-like tendon that attaches the back of your heel bone to the calf muscle.

The tightening or burning pain of Achilles tendonitis is located at the part of the tendon that is slightly above the heel bone. Mild swelling around the tendon and morning stiffness in the heel and calf are also common.

Achilles tendonitis is usually due to overuse, such as running too much, or not warming up your calf muscles before exercise. Wearing poor-fitting shoes or having arthritis may also lead to Achilles tendonitis.

Next week we will be looking at the ACHILLES TENDON,until then,please stay relaxed,everything is in control.

27/01/2022

Hey!,
Good day.
Hope you are having a good time and doing well with all that you have proposed to achieve so far this week?

Last week,we started looking at the HUMAN FEET and I promised to talk about the ailments that are commonly associated with the human feet,but will have to digress a bit,we will come back to the ailments in subsequent series.

Today i will be speaking still on the Human Feet but on common parts of the human feet and starting with the Ankle.

ANKLE in humans is the hinge-type, freely moving synovial joint between the foot and leg(the leg extends from the femur down to the next joint).
The ankle contains seven tarsal bones that connects with each other, with the metatarsal bones of the foot, and with the bones of the lower leg.

The connection of one of the tarsal bones, the ankle bone with the fibula and tibia of the lower leg forms the actual ankle joint, although the general region is often called the ankle. The chief motions of the ankle are flexion and extension.
One major thing that the ankle helps us with is the ability to move with ease,because it connects the feet with the leg.it is most likely that someone without an ankle will not have a feet,so you see why the ankle is very important to the feet.

Like other synovial joints,the ankle is subject to such diseases and injuries as bursitis and synovitis.(we will expand on diseases of the ankle and how to prevent ankle injuries,the type of footwears suitable for a healthy ankle next week.
Until then,please stay fit and keep moving.

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26/01/2022

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25/01/2022

23/01/2022

At FeetWise, we aim to bring solutions to issues that relate to your foot and what you put on it.

We understand that no part of the body can work in isolation, your pinky toe inclusive. A little discomfort on any part of your body could cause stress, headache, tension (whether hyper or hypo), and a lot more.

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22/01/2022

At FeetWise, we aim to bring solutions to issues that relate to your foot and what you put on it.

We understand that no part of the body can work in isolation, your pinky toe inclusive. A little discomfort on any part of your body could cause stress, headache, tension (whether hyper or hypo), and a lot more.

FeetWise offers sales, services of all kinds of footwear.

Name it!
You won't have to break the bank for it!

22/01/2022

The Human Feet

The feet are flexible structures of bones, joints, muscles, and soft tissues that let us stand upright and perform activities like walking, running, and jumping. The feet are divided into three sections:

The forefoot contains the five toes (phalanges) and the five longer bones (metatarsals).

The midfoot is a pyramid-like collection of bones that form the arches of the feet. These include the three cuneiform bones, the cuboid bone, and the navicular bone.

The hindfoot forms the heel and ankle. The talus bone supports the leg bones (tibia and fibula), forming the ankle. The calcaneus (heel bone) is the largest bone in the foot.

Muscles, tendons, and ligaments run along the surfaces of the feet, allowing the complex movements needed for motion and balance. The Achilles tendon connects the heel to the calf muscle and is essential for running, jumping, and standing on the toes.

The human feet in conjunction with the head, neck, back, lower back, hips and legs form a continuous chain of components that help control or regulate movement, balance, posture and gait of the individual. Needless to say, they are connected with and dependent on each other. So an imbalance in one of the members of this chain can affect another. That is precisely why foot problems can trigger back pain and sciatica, or sustain it in people who already have these ailments.

Next week,we'll talk about ailments that can be associated with the human feet.
Thank you for your time.Anticipate.

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