Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...

You’ve probably seen someone wandering through a park barefoot and thought, Is that just a crunchy wellness thing… or is ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. It’s easy to exercise ...

Going for a stroll can improve the strength and mobility of muscles in our lower body to combat pain, but if you walk backwards and barefoot, even better, says physiotherapist Dr Milica McDowell. Here ...

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.

From a sitting position with your foot slightly off the ground, flex the foot from the ankle (toes pointing toward the shins). Then extend it toward the ground, pointing toes to the floor and slightly ...

Your feet are the first point of contact between your body and the world. Every step you take is a neurological and muscular feedback loop; your brain is constantly communicating with the thousands of ...

Are sore, achy feet keeping you from putting your best foot forward? Instead of immediately seeking out extra-cushioned footwear or super-specialized shoe inserts, start with some foot exercises, says ...

Foot drop is a walking condition that can occur due to stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), and other neurological disorders. Foot drop causes weakness or paralysis of the muscles that pull the foot ...

Claw foot is sometimes called claw toe or hammertoe. It is a condition where your toes are bent into a claw shape. You may be born with claw foot or you may develop it later in life. Here’s what you ...