Feb. 26 (UPI) --The foot's longitudinal arch has long been credited with providing the stability needed for bipedalism, but new research suggests a different one, the transverse arch, is much more ...

University of Rhode Island alumna Catherine "Dolly" Cairns measures former URI women's basketball team forward Maye Toure's arch before testing her foot biomechanics in the Ryan Center on URI's ...

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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 ...

A stiff mid-foot is essential for withstanding excessive force when pushing off on the ground for walking and running The arch along the length of the foot was believed to be responsible for mid-foot ...

Walking and running subjects our feet to forces in excess of body weight. The longitudinal arch of the feet was thought to be the reason the feet do not deform under such load. However, researchers ...

The arch of your foot is that slightly curved area between your heel and the ball of your foot. Some people have unusually high arches, which can lead to a range of problems, from occasional pain to ...