A new type of “super-cushioned” shoe has recently come to the market and for certain people these shoes have proven to be helpful and decreasing foot pain. The first company to bring these to market was Hoka One One. Now many of the running shoe companies are coming out with...
Read MoreDr. Kevin Kirby is an international expert on foot biomechanics, orthotics and barefoot running. He recently gave a lecture which I think many runners who are considering barefoot running will find useful. In the videos below, Kevin Kirby, DPM, discusses the scientific research on barefoot vs shod running along...
Read MoreOrthotics for Pain on the Outside of the Knee At our Seattle Foot and Ankle Clinic, we treat many patients who suffer from knee problems with foot orthotics. Medical literature indicates there are two knee conditions that have been shown to respond relatively well to foot orthotic therapy –...
Read MoreStudies in the last few years have shown that the best way to prevent gout attacks is to lose weight. Obesity has long been known to be a risk factor for gout — but newer studies show that it is much more important than was once thought. In a...
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