08/03/2022
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๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฐ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ช๐ฏ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ด ๐๐๐ป๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป.โฃ
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The big bones at the back of the foot are for load bearing, and the smaller bones in the front allow for lots of movement. โฃ
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The calcaneus is the largest and strongest bone in the foot. It plays an important role in weight bearing and stability. It's also an incredible shock absorber as it withstands huge amounts of impact when walking and running.โฃ
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The mid-foot and forefoot on the other hand is way more intricate. These bones form a structure that's both solid and mobile. They can lock to provide a rigid lever to allow us to create propulsion and they can also unlock to help us absorb shock and withstand varieties in terrain.โฃ
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Understanding the structure of the foot gives us a pretty good idea of how we can take better care our feet ๐ค
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๐ฆถ We should be striking the ground with the heel so that big ol' Calcaneum can absorb the shock of 10,000 + steps per day!โฃ
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๐ฆถ Stand with your weight directly over your heels. Shoes that have a raised heel (and we're not just talking high heels, most running trainers have raised heels too) force your hips forward and overloads the intricate structures of the forefoot, which can lead to plantar fasciitis, bunions etc.โฃ
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๐ฆถ Forefoot structures need to be able to splay out & be mobile, they donโt perform well when squished so try to choose shoes with a wider toe box and invest in some toe spacers to help stretch them out whilst barefoot at home.โฃ
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