Plantar Fasciitis
about plantar fasciitis
how to tape your feet
shoes that relieve heel pain
rehabilitation

Biomechanics
choosing a walking shoe
choosing a running shoe
knee pain & foot pronation
iliotibial band syndrome

Common Conditions
blisters
bunions
corns & calluses
neuroma

Health & Prevention
heel pain in youngsters
foot support during pregnancy
foot prep for distance running
orthotic foot supports

Body mechanics are affected during pregnancy because of the widening and tilting forward of the pelvis, weight gain in front of the normal center of gravity of the body which alters balance and increases low back curvature, and a wider, waddling (no offense) base of gait. This change in body mechanics produce profound and lasting changes in the feet. In fact, I have seen that during a single pregnancy, the foot spreads out and flattens at least a ½ shoe size and width, and if the foot is not supported during this and the subsequent pregnancies, the foot can spread out as much as two full shoe sizes! Many pregnant women patients have complained of increasing foot pain and fatigue and that their feet are swollen, but also bigger and wider.