(CBS News) Flip-flops may be a fun summer shoe and flats may seem fashionable, but some experts say wearing them may become a painful decision. According to the National Foot Health Assessment 2012, ...

Many athletes are all too familiar with throbbing foot arches. Physical activities such as running, dancing and hiking can take their toll on feet, and one of the most susceptible areas of the foot is ...

The arches of your feet absorb the shock of every step you take. So it’s only natural they feel painful from time to time. But when foot arch pain strikes frequently, it can affect your day-to-day ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — As summer activities ramp up, the right footwear can play a crucial role in preventing common foot injuries. Ron Rawe recently discovered this when he developed plantar fasciitis, ...

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - If you have feet, back or knee pain, supporting your arches might be key in your recovery. Experts say the arches in your feet work together to provide stability and ...

High arches are the opposite of flat feet — those with high arches have more lift in the middle of their foot. “Our foot’s arch plays an important role in running and walking, maintaining balance, ...

Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Key Takeaways The foot has a complex structure with 28 bones, 33 joints, and over ...

Podatrist Lauren A. Perica, of Valley Podiatry Associates, notes good foot care is a daily undertaking. Perica, who did a three-year residency in podiatric medicine and reconstructive forefoot, ...

An average person, running or walking, takes about 2,000 steps per mile. Often, especially when running, the impact is much more than just body weight because of the momentum going forward. Typically ...

Leonardo Da Vinci famously said, “The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art.” He was amazed that such a seemingly small part of the human body could carry it for an entire ...

Many children suffer from foot problems that often go undiagnosed. There are many symptoms parents can watch for, says Dr. Bradley Lamm, a Baltimore-area foot and ankle surgeon and fellow of the ...