Our feet, marvels of evolutionary engineering with 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments, have become prisoners of modern footwear. This complex foundation that once ...

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 ...

For orthopedic specialist Juanjo López, one of the main benefits of barefoot footwear is the strengthening of the foot’s intrinsic muscles, those that are not engaged when wearing conventional shoes.