Most people think of vital signs as heart rate, blood pressure, or oxygen levels but there’s another, often overlooked indicator that may reveal more about your health than any lab test: your gait, or how you walk. Recent research shows that gait speed is one of the most powerful predictors of longevity and overall health. […]
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Even with all the foot health information available today, many people still make simple but painful mistakes that lead to long-term problems. As Dr. Po Raval, podiatrist and founder of Archmaker, explains, “Most foot issues don’t start overnight—they build up over years of habits that could easily be corrected.” If you’ve been dealing with foot
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If you’ve ever taken your first steps out of bed and felt that sharp, stabbing heel pain, you’re not alone. Morning heel pain is one of the most common complaints podiatrists hear and for many people, it only gets worse over time. According to Dr. Po Raval, podiatrist and founder of Archmaker, “Heel pain in
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If you struggle with flat feet, you’re not alone. Millions of people experience arch pain, fatigue, and poor balance, yet most don’t realize you can strengthen and restore your arch naturally without surgery. As Dr. Po Raval, podiatric physician with over 36 years of experience and founder of Archmaker, explains: “Flat feet don’t just affect
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Why Your Foot Pain Isn’t Going Away (Even With New Shoes) You’ve probably heard people say they have flat feet or high arches and maybe you’ve diagnosed yourself, too. But here’s the truth: most people misunderstand what their foot type actually means. If you’ve tried new shoes, arch supports, or insoles and still deal with
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Why Cracked Heels Won’t Heal Without the Right Care If you’ve tried every lotion under the sun and your heels still look dry, cracked, and painful, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with chronically dry, fissured heels that never seem to heal. The truth? Most regular creams don’t penetrate thick, damaged skin deeply enough to
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Ever feel that lingering tightness in your legs after a long walk or run, even after you’ve stretched? Over time, repetitive movement causes microtrauma in the muscles, leading to stiffness, slower recovery, and a higher risk of injury. Many people don’t realize that muscle fatigue and recurring soreness aren’t just part of aging or training,
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If you’ve ever felt that stabbing heel pain first thing in the morning, only to have it ease up during the day and then return the next, you’re not alone. Many people with plantar fasciitis find that their pain keeps coming back, even after rest, injections, or anti-inflammatory medications. The reason? Most treatments don’t address
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Struggling to walk normally after an injury, stroke, or fall? You’re not alone and you’re not imagining how complicated recovery feels. Gait rehabilitation isn’t just about putting one foot in front of the other, it’s about retraining your entire body to work in harmony again. And thanks to breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and digital mapping,
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