Why orthopedic shoes may not really be good for our feet DailyHealthTips HealthcareMagic
New research has made a surprising finding about the function and effects of foot calluses, leading investigators to question how good orthopedic shoes really are for foot health.
Recently, a team of researchers — some from Harvard University, in Cambridge, MA — has asked an interesting question: Do calluses reduce sensation in the feet? And how does the experience of having thick calluses versus having noncallused feet compare with the experience of wearing different types of shoes?
This, they go on to explain, would make sense because processing sensations from our feet helps us make automatic judgments about the terrains we navigate, allowing us to maintain our balance and move safely. The researchers first assessed the callus thickness on the plantar , the hardness and stiffness of the skin on the feet, and walking kinetics in the Kenyan group.
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