Fukano and colleagues utilized MRI to evaluate intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscle damage, as well as longitudinal foot arch height changes in 22 collegiate runners following the completion of a ...

Uncover the impact of marathon running on foot muscles and arch height. Learn injury prevention and recovery strategies for long-distance runners. Study explores the impact of marathon running on foot ...

Foot support New evidence about the active role muscles play in the foot could have implications for the design of running shoes and the debate on barefoot running, say researchers. It could also ...

Marathon running is a popular sport. However, long-distance running can weaken and damage foot muscles, leading to chronic pain and running-related injuries. A new study reveals that marathon running ...

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If you’ve ever had to stop mid-run due to a foot cramp, you’ll know that it’s a horrible, painful experience. These spasms usually happen in the arches of your feet – and can, quite literally, stop ...

Running in minimalist shoes can increase leg and foot muscle volume. In a recent study conducted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the Harvard Medical School, running in minimalist ...

Your foot strikes the ground approximately 1,000 times per mile—that’s 20,000 foot strikes if you run 20 miles per week. That’s over a million foot strikes on each foot if you run 20 miles every week ...